What actually matters right now?

Jennifer is conflicted but says celebrities matter: "The cult of celebrity has become so problematic in the United States, yet at the same time, it's fun."

Cathy says Artificial intelligence "absolutely matters because it's gonna help move us forward as society," but stresses "we do need to have boundaries around AI just like we do with our screen time."

Mary is fascinated by the Dyatlov Pass incident: "It's one of those unsolved kind of cases that's like really what happened to those people. I'm very big on mystery and things like that."

Matthew says climate change matters.

Creativity matters to Jennifer because, in a world favoring proficiency and productivity, creativity supports more than what seems obvious.

Scott says golf matters: "I just love the psychology of it and I just love the game... It's a connection to my dad too 'cause he taught me."

David Murrin says social media matters "when used with wisdom" as it "circumvents conventional news outlets," but warns it's "dangerous when it comes to eliciting feelings of inadequacy and fomo."

"We all have to be growing every day," Kesley says about personal growth.

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."

Health matters to George because witnessing needless suffering drives belief in simple, natural tools that help the body heal itself better than most realize.

Sports matter to Shoshana because they bring people together and offer many ways to connect.

Amy says skiing matters: "I grew up skiing... it was just a way to get outside... I love skiing and I feel so thankful... it's wonderful to experience and be one with the world around us."

Samantha says journaling matters: "I do it every day...it helps me see where my head space is...taking pen to paper is so important."

Jolene believes social media matters: "It's your voice...this medium has allowed us to dream bigger, to believe bigger."

Marc Foreman says coffee definitely matters: "That's the second cup today...Nobody drinks coffee for how it tastes. It's all about the effect. I couldn't make it through the day without."

Jolene says endurance sports matter: "Endurance sports taught me pain is spiritual...absolutely teaches you some limits you may not have known you did or didn't have."

Occult matters to the author because 15 years of initiation into traditional practices across continents culminates in GRIOTGNOSIS, blending occult wisdom with magical realism.

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."

Valentina says Holidays matter because "no matter how high performers we are, we also need maintenance time, like the machines" — and she's eagerly looking forward to her own.

Philosophy matters to Joe because of a passion for bridging the gap between Philosophy and Rhetoric, completing the major twice and pursuing an MA.

Amanda loves exercise but jokes she's better at faking it than doing it.

Bianca says Sport matters — she's a lifelong athlete who "did hardcore gymnastics for almost thirteen years."

Anne Catherine Bedard says perfectionism matters "with a caveat" and advises, "done is better than perfect."

Greg says Juvenile justice system "definitely matters." It's not about ignoring crimes, but ensuring "a fair approach to life when life probably hasn't been that fair to them so far."