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This lecture discusses the need for a new derivative for vector fields on manifolds, presenting the definition of a connection as a map that satisfies specific properties. It explores the Leibniz rule and the characteristics of a good derivative, emphasizing the importance of connections in defining smooth vector fields on manifolds.