What actually matters right now?

Matthew says stoicism matters, calling it a way to be "a better dad, a better son, a better brother, a better person" and credits it for making him "a better lawyer and...a happier lawyer."

Kate Torode believes artificial intelligence matters: "there is a lot of opportunity to use AI to create work" but also worries as a writer, calling it "a great tool for editing."

Misty says skiing does not matter: "This is a sport where you're cold and you could get hurt... I never broke a bone laying in bed watching Netflix, and I'm warm."

Andrea says artificial intelligence "depends" but "maybe you can learn from it"—"I would say mid matters."

Samantha says artificial intelligence matters: "It's a tool that could be super, super helpful...I have ADHD and it really helps with my executive functioning."

I think autism matters because there are so many stories related to autism, and people need to understand that disability is not a bad word.

Angela Fuller says video games do not matter: "I hate video games... we need to be experiencing the world in real time."

Maria is not interested in celebrity gossip: "doesn't matter."

Avelyn says mental health super matters: "Life's a journey and being healthy and having people to help you through it is a big deal."

Matthew says "faith matters to me. I don't subscribe to a specific religion...but faith matters."

Laura believes narcissism matters because "we have to understand how these people try to control our lives and, make us feel... it can affect us in the workplace and families and in relationships."

Storytelling is the basis of everything Amanda does professionally.

"You are what you eat, and food and nutrition can actually be a source of burnout if you're eating the wrong foods."

Matthew says investing matters: "It's what makes the world go round for many people, and so it does matter."

We’re all missing that sense of community and belonging. I like pickleball for that.

Kate Torode says humor "a hundred percent matters" because "without humor, I don't think we could survive as a society" and "imagine going a day without laughing?"

Ella says community service "matters a lot"—it's about "being involved in your community, helping, volunteering." She always invites friends to join, showing how much it matters to her.

Amy believes supernatural matters: "there's a lot that we don't understand... there's a metaphysical realm... a lot that we don't see going on underneath the surface that we really need to be more open to."

Barton says dog "absolutely matters... the world needs more dogs... as long as they're treated well."

Storytelling matters to Barton because, as an adoptee from Vietnam, a sense of belonging and welcome is important, especially amid global challenges of refugees and migration.

Jolene says artificial intelligence matters: "If we don't investigate the opportunities we have to grow, we're gonna miss something."

Melissa Fors Shackelford believes artificial intelligence "absolutely matters" for healthcare, technology, and marketing: "It can help with graphics, editing, analytics..."

Mary believes motherhood matters most: "It is the most important thing. We are raising the next generation."

Barton says creativity "absolutely matters... it's important for expression, absolute vital for everyone."

Alex Ranahan treasures books: "that beautiful feeling... that sensation of a new discovery... this peaceful, tranquil stillness. I think that's a gift to yourself."

"The American society is a melting pot, which I think means that there's not one specific dream that we should all follow. So the American Dream, no, not really. I don't think that matters, but I think Americans and their dreams definitely do."

Renas Raza says mental health matters: "Mental health is so important, and with the social media thing as well, just make sure that everyone's nice on social media, good for your mental health. Go out in the sun, feel good and travel as well."

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."

Entertainment matters to Alex because it builds connection, turns information into shared experience, and helps people engage, relax, and be present together.

Grant finds effective altruism fascinating but says, "is it in my top seven? Absolutely not... after I'm done with this, I wanna like... open like a smoothie stand slash coffee shop slash thinking space."

Entrepreneurship is important to show that autistic people can be entrepreneurs. "Matters a bit. Yeah. Mostly to show that autistic people can be entrepreneurs."

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

Allen Spence says memes "not matters. I don't like them that much."

"More people need to be ready to speak in front of an audience, and sometimes you lose. Sometimes you'll look bad, but the third or fourth time you'll look great."

Alex Ranahan is firmly on the side of dogs: "Dogs are just there... I'm man's best friend. I just wanna serve you... dogs are on my level as opposed to the cats that are waiting for me to come aboard."

Amanda is skeptical of dance therapy's effectiveness. "There's a lot of papers right now showing that dance therapy is not as impressive as we all thought it was. And I am a scientist at heart and I go by what I'll be scientists say."

Scott says artificial intelligence matters: "I think chat gpt is so much better than Google and it helps me find things and figure things out that would take forever."

Angela Fuller says authenticity absolutely matters.

"In practicality, no, doesn't really matter. I think more people should know how to drive. I wish more people knew how to drive a stick. That'd be pretty awesome. So I just kind of wanna go back, to the roots a little bit. Learn to drive, know where you're going, and know what the steering wheel does."

Alex Ranahan believes mental health is "the foundation of which everything stands upon... it should be explored and given the opportunity to address and work towards a stronger foundation."

Matthew says video games matter now as "a way for me to connect with my kids...it's a gateway and a bridge for me and my kids."

Jennifer says mental health matters. "Mental health matters. Yes."

Elvin believes supercomputers "definitely matter" because they could enable "super intelligence" and help "solve all those scientific problems or cure cancer."

Matthew says authenticity matters: "Just showing up and being who you are...if you do that every day...you're gonna have left the world a better place than you found it."

Kat believes mindfulness matters: "To be present, to enjoy every moment that you have because it'll go away... we really have to enjoy the present moment."

Brian says resilience "matters. It's how you respond to failure...the ability to move beyond those, learn from those and keep going with pursuing your goal matters."

David Murrin says video games matter: "Our ability to use a video controller...is now becoming a mission critical combat capability for every soldier...training our children through video games...are actually the new versions of the Longbow."

John Fuhrman says pets matter: "I've always had animals around... it's the best therapy, 'cause you work out everything and you're taking care of the animals."

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

Maria says mental health matters: "if you are mindful of what's going on mentally and emotionally, you're able to be more productive at the end of the day."

Melissa Fors Shackelford says leadership "absolutely matters" because "everybody is a leader in one way, shape, or form" and "people are watching you no matter what."

Amy says novel writing matters: "as a novelist you get to explore those gray areas... you get closer to the truth... it's a wonderful way to... go deeper. Look behind the curtain."

Jennifer says pizza matters: "Pizza is local too, so pizza reflects local culture, so it matters." She adds, "I love all pizza... there's not been pizza that I've met that I haven't liked."

"Math and sports probably are the things that don't matter to me. It doesn't matter. My dad will be very upset. I come from Eagles territory, so culturally it matters, but not to me."

Barton thinks pizza matters "because we need a balance in our diet... You've gotta have a balance."

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

"Theater is a place where people...are exploring new ways of being. That's why I call it the Dress Rehearsal...a place where we can be like, okay, what would it look like to try some stuff on, try some new ways of being and see what actually feels good."

Dogs are beloved by Leta and often featured on the podcast. "Leta says they definitely matter. She would like everyone to bring dogs on the podcast... our pity staffing mix shows up a lot."

Jolene says entrepreneurship matters because "it gives you the freedom to believe that there's something inside you."

Grant sees artificial intelligence as important "in a lot of different constructs," especially for "what vulnerabilities are getting introduced into the wild."