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Virtual reality is cool and gimmicky and exciting. It’s just not like ubiquitous in our lives yet… it’s not at the level of ChatGPT or the iPhone.

Pizza matters. I’m making it tonight for dinner.

Autism has a lot of different representations… We are all unique individuals with unique sets of support needs, unique strengths, and a uniqueness about us throughout the world that we live in.

Cornell University was where I started to really become much more aware… where I feel like I’m okay, I can thrive.

What I’ve been doing… is educating people in ways that they understand… not just me telling people ‘this is about me,’ but going a step further—this is why it matters.

Everybody at some point in their lives is going to either have a disability or will be very close to somebody who is… becoming more inclusive and more accessible is a universal problem.

Running matters… We did the Boston 5K last weekend… and we’re doing a half marathon this weekend with a bunch of friends.

Artificial intelligence matters "because of how it is changing our environment, which directly impacts our mental health."

Lyndsey says pizza matters. She recommends the Freddy Pizza at Paulie Gee’s with sesame seeds on the crust.

Lyndsey says coffee truly matters: "I'm gonna get coffee right after this."

Lyndsey says therapy matters: "I truly believe that everyone should be in therapy at some sort of capacity, even if it's just going once a month."

Lyndsey says mental health "100% completely matters."

Lyndsey says dogs matter: "First of all, they're cute, and then second of all they're woman's best friends."

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

Lyndsey says reading matters: "I love reading. It's something I've been doing since I was a little kid."

Self-reflection matters because "that is how you become aware of your thoughts in order to decide how you want to change and mold your mindset."

Lyndsey says pickleball does not matter: "Not quite sure what it is."

Lyndsey says celebrity gossip does not matter: "People will tell me, I'm like, I don't care. Aaron T. Beck is my celebrity crush."

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."

Amy admits shoe is her "second weakness," showing a playful fondness for footwear.

Amy says interpersonal relationship matters: "relationships help you figure out who you are... they're important for building your own self-awareness... relationships keep us human... help you explore and grow as a person."

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."

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."

"Artificial intelligence is really helpful for autistic people and neurodivergent people. If we think about ADHD brains, which are typically more creative, then I think AI has its place in terms of allowing the creative minds to flourish and using AI to help those minds flourish."

"Coffee gives me a headache."

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.

"Sushi doesn't matter. I can't cope with the texture of rice."

"I do, I'm particularly a, Brownie fan, but certain brownies, I'm quite fussy about them."

"Shoes definitely matter. Always been a special interest, right from as long as I can remember... Sometimes I'll just look at them and like to look at them. And shoe shopping is lots of fun. And you never grow out of shoes."

"Exercise matters. It's good for the brain, good for the body."

"Dogs don't matter. I'm really sorry. Too many dog lovers. I know there are lots of them out there, but I can't cope with lots of things about dogs."

"Video games can be quite soothing, particularly for autistic brains. I do video games myself in the evening as a way to decompress and regulate."

"Coaching actually came post-diagnosis, because I had coaching myself. It was one of the sort of strategies I took on to help myself function better."

"Politics is scary."

We can make a beautiful future where we all live together, but if there’s no safe place to live, then what was the point?

AI matters because it’s like having a genius expert in every field that you can duplicate infinitely. If that doesn’t matter to you, you’re not understanding AI.

Google has gotten a lot better at reading like a human than humans have gotten at writing for computers. Just make content that’s valuable… and the robots will understand it.

Data privacy matters, but less than people expect. Everyone who wants your data probably already has it and more than you expect, so that issue already has sailed.

Am I wearing pants right now? You don’t know.

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

"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."

"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."

Shoshana believes microplastic pollution matters and tries to cut back on plastic use in little ways.

Shoshana says mindfulness matters because it helps us become more conscious of ourselves and others.

Shoshana calls emotional intelligence "the heart of what I do." She believes it starts with knowing how we feel so we can connect and empathize with others.

Shoshana values team building when it means people having real conversations and growing collectively as they develop individually.

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

Shoshana says travel is important for new experiences, connecting with people, and putting yourself in someone else's shoes.

Shoshana believes music gets to the heart of people's emotions and helps us feel alive.

Shoshana says air guitar matters to her because she loved it in her punk rocker days and even has photos playing on a broomstick.

"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."

"It matters. I love my iced caramel oat milk latte every morning."

"I'm a big fan of sushi. I love all the fancy rolls. I love the ginger. It's a lot of fun."

"A pet can be a way to regulate, co-regulate your nervous system. Pets are so loving, they're so calming. Yeah, I think everyone should have a dog."

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

"I'm currently watching Love is Blind Deutschland to practice my Germans."

"Doesn't matter to me, but matters to my husband and my kid."

"Harvard has really stepped up and been really a champion of free speech and independent thought, which is what universities should be all about."

"I think photography is an art form and I think it's a great way to keep memories alive."

"Not a big sports fan here. Love the Olympics though."