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The global challenge of the inclusion of the Other is increasingly relevant for our societies. Apparently, living in a hyperconnected world, with freedom of movement and constant access to information, is not enough to guarantee social cohesion. The new crises require coordinated responses from all countries and cultures. Our future will directly depend on our ability to consider ourselves equal, to go beyond stereotypes and prejudices, to see that we are in the same boat. Let's listen to Priel Korenfeld because that is the message he wants to give us: listening. The global challenge of social integration is more and more vivid in today's society. Apparently, living in a hyperconnected world, with freedom of movement and constant sharing of information, is not enough to bring about cross-cultural harmony. These new global stresses call for a coordinated response from all the countries and cultures. Our future hinges on our ability to set ourselves equal and go beyond stereotypes, ignorance and fears, recognizing our common nature and fate. Let us listen to Priel Korenfeld because that is the message he wants to give us: listening. Aged 33, born and raised in Israel, after completing his 4-year military service he moves to Udine to join an international student program promoted by Caritas Diocesana in Udine, where he shares a flat with Palestinians, Turkishes and Kurds for 3 years. He graduated in Psychology at the University of Trieste and is especially fond of conflict management, social prejudices, as well as organizational psychology. As a freelancer he provides advice to early stage startups, participates in the creation of new network models in the field of coworking for professionals, and is involved in the hosting system of asylum seekers. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx