Parag Khanna on how megacities are changing the map of the world

As our expanding cities grow ever more connected through transportation, energy and communications networks, we evolve from geography to what Parah Khanna calls "connectography." This emerging global network civilization holds the promise of reducing pollution and inequality -- and even overcoming geopolitical rivalries. In this talk, Khanna asks us to embrace a new maxim for the future: "Connectivity is destiny." See more from Marriott Hotels and TED: http://marriott-hotels.marriott.com/search Subscribe to Marriott Hotels on YouTube - http://travel-brilliant.ly/yirXDV For updates, please follow us on: Marriott Hotels on Facebook - http://travel-brilliant.ly/2wGX6H Marriott Hotels on Twitter - http://travel-brilliant.ly/2BwDqs Marriott Hotels on Instagram - http://travel-brilliant.ly/hXqE8H Marriott Hotels on Pinterest - http://travel-brilliant.ly/6oQIlT