What actually matters right now?

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

Jennifer says writing matters: "Writing and the idea of human beings being able to create symbols that they leave behind... predates language. So probably writing matters. I don't know why. It's dumb and hard, but."

Marc Foreman says space exploration matters long term: "We can't be a one planet species forever...I wanna see the Federation of Planets emerge...but there's a lot to do on this planet to make it better before we start thinking about terraforming Mars."

Heather Johnson says sports matter: "Go hawks, go Vikings. I'm all about my Indiana fever. Woohoo."

Valentina says Sport matters, especially resistance training, because "as we get older and older, it's very important to take care also of our muscles" for both body and mind.

David Murrin says celebrities don't matter: "Most...sought recognition without great achievement...their opinions are without substance, without insight...they're actually potentially very destructive."

Though not a player herself, Melissa says Video games matter as "a release" and "stress reducer" for many, even recalling executives using them to "build camaraderie" across the country.

David Murrin says artificial intelligence matters: "AI is the power mechanism behind the kill chain...we are on the timeline to a terminator outcome...AI and robotics are going to replace 70% of the human gene pool."

Allen Spence is a "coffee nerd" who drinks "a lot of coffee every day" and values fair trade, saying "it's important that you have like fair trade...for the people on the other end."

Tressa says Dog matters deeply — "the unconditional love" and choosing a pet as an adult "has been life changing," teaching her to be present and "see the world" through fresh eyes on every walk.

Brian says superstition does not matter: "What I do...watching my favorite football team is not gonna have an effect on the outcome...I take comfort in that...I'm gonna move on with my life and pursue my own success."

Barton says coffee matters: "it just feels good... it allows me to kickstart my day in a routine that feels great."

Allen Spence says the stock market "matters a lot" because "a lot of people have their retirements, their pension, a lot of their wealth is tied up" in it.

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."

Brian thinks functional beverages matter, but says it's "important to look at the sources of who's recommending them" and trusts "multiple sources" over just marketing.

Marco says mental health matters: "If you need help, go talk to somebody. There's no shame in that...what you may learn...may be just what you need to get you to the next level."

Jolene says resilience matters: "Resilience is that ability to bounce and not break...the finish line is only where we say it is."

"We can't hide from AI. AI is here. We need to figure out how to work with it. We to tame it. How to not let the robot overlords take over."

Andrea values sport for teaching "team sportsmanship," "how to make friends," and "you better learn how to get along."

Amanda says Sport matters — but only if she's playing. "I can also be quite competitive. So matters a whole bunch." Watching from the couch, however, is not her thing.

Kate Torode says midlife crisis matters: "the whole book is written around my midlife crisis" and it's about "rediscovering her dream and just kind of going for it."

Dusan knows firsthand that Divorce matters — it "can change your life drastically," affecting not just you but your child and everyone around you.

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."

Jolene believes cryptocurrency matters: "I'm young enough to believe that is going to be something that is going to change the way we exchange currency."