What actually matters right now?

For Barton, pogo stick matters because "they represent life. They're a metaphor for life, ups and downs."

Kesley says pizza matters for sure: "I like pineapple on my pizza, which is hot topic, but I do."

DJ shrugs off coffee: "Humans will always find some sort of substance or something that'll get 'em going. So if coffee ain't it, they'll just drink tea."

"Superheroes as we see 'em out in the movies and stuff, they don't matter." Scott only values superheroes as metaphors for inner strength.

Baltimore Orioles matter to David because they shape his love for baseball, connect him to tradition, and embody hope and loyalty through every season.

Laura values photography: "It's a fun way to keep the past and remember fun things and maybe not so fun things."

Amanda says dogs are everything.

Mary says Education matters: "knowledge is power" and "the more you educate yourself...the further you get in life."

Marco says real estate investing always matters: "You can revitalize dead communities...build legacy and long-term success...I love the fact to see people making money if they know how to invest correctly."

Performance matters to Jennifer because live arts like dance, music, and theater 'have the power to keep humanity connected' despite digital convenience.

Allen Spence believes education "matters" and says, "it's important that we have strong public schools" and a good university system, but "not everybody needs to go to college."

Elvin says tennis matters because it's "a really good activity to prefer over gym" and "best of both worlds in terms of activity."

Allen Spence says financial regulation "matters a lot" because "transparency is what a lot of people want in the financial markets" and everyone deserves "a fair shake."

Matthew says climate change matters.

Lyndsey believes self-help and mental health "lean into each other."

Anne Catherine Bedard insists women in science "absolutely matters" and says, "We need representation. I cannot stress this out."

Avelyn says teaching matters because of the lasting impact teachers have: "Just knowing the contact they still have with their students and the impact they have on their students, and me too. It's a really beautiful thing to see."

Heather Johnson says minimalism matters: "I have stuff and I don't wanna move it all, so I'm trying to...call it out."

Samantha says memes matter: "They're a form of communication...sending your friend a meme is like a love language...they are culturally significant too."

Longevity matters to George because it's about living stronger and more vibrant, not just longer—staying active and independent well into later years drives his work.

Depersonalization matters to the author because childhood trauma left them "dissociate without coming back to a personality," a condition they spent 8.5 years training themselves out of through intense spiritual work.

Angela Fuller says physical exercise "hugely matters" and "is everything," urging "every single person should be exercising at least three to four times a week."

"Politics is scary."

Anne Catherine Bedard believes artificial intelligence matters as "it's a tool" and "already in our lives." She says, "We have to learn to use it when appropriate."