Our culture is suffering from a loss of genuine human connection. The kryptonite for this trend is empathy; the most powerful tool we can put into place to change the world. Once we learn to choose empathy first, there will be no room in the world for hate. Dana Greig is a writer and public speaker based out of rural North Idaho. Her professional background is Public Relations and Advertising, but her true passion is helping people to see the silver lining and hope in their life. She is enthusiastic, optimistic and empathetic. With a true zest for life, she hopes to inspire others to get the most out of life as is possible through her inspirational talks and books. https://www.instagram.com/dg_inspires This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx