matpat sitting in a room full of google executives and bringing up skibidi toilet is such a matpat thing to do

You know its getting real when FilmTheory becomes LifeTheory.

I’ve been thinking about this a ton recently! It used to be so much easier to get conversations going when everybody watched the same shows. (And the shows used to be better quality too!) Now conversations normally end in an awkward recommendations for something neither party probably cares about at all. It’s crazy thinking about how often I still habitually try to make references to things I assume everybody would know about and have them fall completely flat and how isolating that always feels.

Honestly, I’ve felt so burnt out by just watching videos and listening to music ever since covid. I have truly felt so alone and honestly this video truly gives me hope that maybe there will be change in the world

Just when I was sure I understood my own dissonance and sadness. You have absolutely no idea how viscerally I felt this message. Thank you for this matpat. I need to reconnect with my family.

I think that's also why reaction content has been so popular lately. People want to to see others experience the things they themselves love, because they can't find that easily in-person.

I've always enjoyed these "meta" theories on the Theorist channels since you started making them, since they always give an interesting perspective on online culture and the effects of the social media we use. I enjoyed this one a lot, I'd love to see more of these. In a nice twist, the message of this video gives me a feeling of unity already, with all the people who struggle with the consequences of living in the current era

I clicked this video because I wanted something to watch/listen to while eating my leftover spaghetti, but after a bit of realizing how deep everything in this actually struck I just. sat there in awe of all the realization and how true it all is- it all went deeper than I wanted to go, but dude I kinda needed that. This broke more than my brain, man.

This might be the darkest theory MatPat has done and I’m digging it.

This is SUCH an important topic for a video. I've personally been a victim of this problem and the loneliness and stress that comes with it and one of the worst things is how little people seem to know about it. It gives me so much relief to finally see someone with a bigger platform acknowledge and spread awareness of this problem.

I have noticed that the video game community is very strong and has a huge following. Gamers have a lot to talk about and share in common with FNAF, Zelda, baldurs gate and so many other great titles. It really is awesome to be able to touch base with so many gamers and share something in common. They might not be where you are in the game, but at least it’s nice to be able to talk about it.

being wrapping my head around this newer deeper sense of loneliness i’ve been feeling lately and this makes so much sense. really appreciate the thoughtful video on this discussion

As a Senior in high school who suffers from depression, I always found that watching these kinds of videos really help me and allows to to know that it's just not me. Hope MatPat makes more videos like this.

I think it really explains a lot. As a teacher, it hurts me to see my students getting more isolated the older they get and there seems nothing I can do to help. This video gives me some ideas to let them try to talk their stories out. Let the connection begin

Oddly enough there have been studies suggesting playing ttrpgs like DnD are really therapeutic because they provide a shared experience in overcoming adversity. It's also why games like Elden Ring are popular bc you can summon people in to tackle insane bosses. Never thought about it being tied to the desire for connection. This is a really good video.

you're right about the lack of shared cultural moments. Growing up with Arabic parents in Tasmania was like living in two worlds. Couldn't fully connect with family's language, and Aussie friends were lost in their social media feeds. It's tough when you have stories to tell but no one's listening because they're in their own cultural isolated echo chambers going through the same lonely problem. I have felt ignored, disassociated from work life and lost even when my family was together.

As a teen that am dealing with depression, I have found more and more comfort, in just normal people talking and sharing their personal stories in the internet. I have started watching more real life media, listening to podcasts and more things that I didn’t really feel like I wanted to watch back then. What matpat is talking about is incredibly true because I feel as though the world has kinda lost its colors and people have lost their connections which is why people like me are trying to make new ones on a daily basis.

I’m currently imagining matpat sitting with a bunch of google executives in a board room just yelling “DO YOU KNOW THE SKIBIDI TOILET”

I once read a book in high school. It was called "Loneliness," but I can't remember the author. They talk about loneliness, obviously. But specifically, it was how their loneliness was different from everyone else's, finding comfort in their loneliness, while everyone else hated being lonely. This book sounds like it's about to turn the other way around with this theory.

Yall have done it again. Great reporting and research backed. Love that yall are covering “real world” issues we don’t normally see!

This speaks out so strong to me. I've felt something was 'off' for a while, but I didn't really know what. I feel this really hit the mark on what's going on, especially the nebulous feeling overall. Thanks for this video everyone, this one is something I believe we all needed to hear.

Thank you MatPat for addressing this, since at the age of 13 you make me feel better, your videos help me get through my depression and even loneliness.

I did not know what to expect, seeing such a serious topic on your channel. But I have to say I am pleasantly surprised! You did a great job!

This is so true. I’ve been saying this for years. Thank you for opening my eyes, MatPat.

I relate too well with this, because I don't use Tiktok, and while I have a Twitter, I barely use it anymore other than looking at posts on my following page, and it's astonishing how much of the minority I am in when I made this decision. I feel like I'm not even a native to my own planet because so much culture nowadays relates to what is on social media that when something happens, I'm usually the last person to hear about it. It sucks that a decision I wanted to make for my own mental health has such a big downside in communicating with my generation.

Honestly speechless because this video summed up things I have been feeling for years. Another point I would add is that the addiction we have with these short-form videos is because of trying to find something you relate to and then it gets back to your reward system that you had mentioned in another video. Online spaces are a two-edged sword because the people there get your references but they are not people in your real life who care about your feelings or have the same ideals as you. It is nearly impossible nowadays for us to find someone with the same content taste as us or same hobbies as us AND have the same ideals as us. This is one of the main reasons I think the dating culture has gone this bad and so many people are depressed because after a certain point we feel like no one likes the same things as us so whats the point in sharing what we like and/or are passionate about.

I started going to college about almost 3 years ago and it was a really big change for me. I've lived almost my entire life in a relatively small village, where almost everyone knows each other, but where I go to school is in one of biggest cities in my country and I really felt the difference: I didn't know my neighbors, I didn't have any friends to hang out with and if I had, I couldn't because of covid. Those first 2,5 years where the most miserable of my life. To the point I went to a psychologist 2 years in a row. Then, last year, I took a risk. I'd heard one of my classmates talk about playing dnd and I asked if I could tag along to a session because I was interested in playing it. That lead to me hanging out more and more with them. I went to see the dnd movie with them and some of their friends that I didn't know and I had a blast. I've gone to play video games with them, just generally hang out with them a lot and it's been great. I've even went to a karaoke evening with some of my classmates, something I never thought I'd do. Now I'm even playing in a campaign myself that's hosted by another friend of mine and it allowed me to meet a lot of new people, some of which I talk to on quite a regular basis at school. I feel so much better than I did a few years ago. Better than I felt around this time last year. And I know there's still so much bad stuff in the world (war, poverty, climate change, etc.), things that I feel powerless to change by myself, but I feel genuinely happy with my life right now and I really hope that more people get to experience that.

Shared this one to my channel. You bring up a lot of good points and being info to subject that we all need thanks

This actually brought tears to my eyes because of how relatable this is and bringing understanding to the situation.

This is exactly my main issue I've been dealing with. The only real way I've found battling this is being in forced social situations (school, required events, etc.) but you don't always have that. I've been homeschooled since 2020 and my identity due to my isolation has been picked apart so much I don't even remember what foods I like anymore. This is a super important topic and I'm so glad you brought this up now.

MatPat, I would like to sincerely thank you for this video. All your videos are beyond great and you and your team deserve many congratulations! However, this one really stood out for me: from the way you have approached such a delicate matter to the way you finished the video with hope, I felt touched and it has actually helped me to consider further some things, in a good way. It is the first time I make a comment in UKposts channel, but I had to say that. Honestly, thank you again, keep up with the awesome work!! We watch your videos constantly here in Greece, many greetings ! 👏🚀

About 1-2 weeks ago, I had casual small talk with someone else who liked Taylor Swift. That’s the first time I ever made small talk with a stranger. I LOVED it, I felt so.. not-alone.

PLEASE, make an channel that focus on youtube theory, i would LOVE THAT

I had a huge smile on my face at the end, Matpat and the team really went all out with this one, and the script didn't feel "filtered" For the past few months I've been thinking about this exact "why everyone feels divided and lonely" and I think this video gives genuine reason and really great advice on how to stop this. We as humans are social creatures we NEED each other.

This issue is something that I've been dealing with for the past few years, wondering why I've been feeling this way. It's nice to see that I'm not just crazy or paranoid. Even my group of friends, as we've grown up and most have gotten married and had kids, or moved away, has become more fractured. We still get together on Messenger (well, those of us who haven't completely given up on the group), but the last year or two the chats are less often, and usually revolve around either something political, some argument about Tesla/Elon, or the occasional, "we really should plan an in-person hangout," which usually fizzles away, or becomes 2-3 of the 8 that are still in the group (at the peak we had about 15). I know some of that is an inevitable part of growing up, but I can't help but feel there's more to it. By the simple fact that I'm sitting here on my computer typing this in the comments section of a UKposts video is telling.

3:20 This is so true! I watch UKposts on multiple accounts to better tell the algorithm what I am in the mood for. This one is more for science and some light Minecraft humor but if I want to watch something else I do it on a different account (or even incognito) so that it doesn't mess up my preferences and when I accidentally click on a random video it corrupts it.

This is by far the number one thing I notice when I hang out with friends or family in the generation right under me (I'm 33) The sense of community is definitely less, and what brings people together sometimes seems MUCH more negative. Appreciate the breakdown.

To be honest, I never thought I’d actually see this kind of theory done by y’all honestly. good on you guys, this needs to be brought more to the surface.

It’s so weird that a video verbally explains what I’ve been feeling about the world lately. I’m 27. Never had an issue to talk to people and make friends when I was younger. But now it’s exactly as you said, it’s hard to find something solid to connect to people with, and it makes finding new friends or even a relationship really challenging. I wouldn’t describe myself as feeling entirely lonely as I have a close group of friends, but I definitely feel weird in a “I literally don’t fit in with anybody else” feeling.

I love this video SO much!! It really is so amazing that we can talk about these things. Thank you MatPat and the theorist team❤

Good lord this one hit home harder than anything I've ever seen on a Theory channel, or pretty much anything in awhile. Sharing this with everyone I possibly can, it NEEDS to be seen.

5:00 anyone else get an ad immediately after he said this? XD

Honestly….thank you matpat, I’m so glad you talked about this because it’s a real problem and us, the younger generation NEEDS to do SOMETHING. I’m glad a big platform like film theory talked about this.

This also explains why people have bigger connections to online friends, because those are found with shared interests. IRL, everyone's in their bubble, sadly.

As a current high school senior this is 100% correct. I have never felt this lonely before growing up and now as a young adult turning 18 in a matter of days everything is just as you’ve described it. I hate my job, I’m not connecting with people as well anymore, everything is about politics now, and all I want are friends. This is main reason why I want to join the military after college, I have been in JROTC all four year and that is the only place where I’ve felt a semblance of belonging, going to camps and not having the media has been a huge relief, because there is nothing to do after a day of training all we have left is to talk to each other in the bunks. This camaraderie makes me realize how much I miss it every time I go back home. So honestly that seems to be the only thing I look forward to when growing up.

I take pride in my job as a hairdresser. I feel that getting your hair cut nowadays is one of the things that help lonely people feel normal. That small amount of interaction outside of work and family is what makes a lot of my clients excited to see me.

Love this video, glad you’re making more videos to relate to in real life

This hit me right in the heart man. This was so relatable because it just makes a lot of sense. ..

Damm, Matpat and the theroy team really knocked it out of the park with how relatable and deep this is but also giving us all hope and in a wried way motivation. Keep it up

I'm glad that someone finally has spoken about this. (Or at least someone who has a big enough voice in youtube for people to hear) I myself have been struggling with loneliness and depression ever sense I got out of school and been trying to get my foot out in the world. For the longest time i thought it was just me like there was something wrong with my brain but all of you that work on this video showed that's not the case. It's far more then that. So thank you for bring this to everyone's attention. I hope the message goes far.

Hey Mat, very long time subscriber here. I honestly feel like this is your best video ever. This is also one of the best and most important videos ever made in the recent years. I will make sure that everyone around me watches this as the message of this video must be heard.

I plan on working in the film industry someday. And one day these movies I’m going to make aren’t going to be like the ones we’ve recently seen. They’re going to be amazing, original, relatable ideas! So hopefully I can help put back some of the diversity we’ve all been feeling

Even though I'm heavily introverted this couldn't apply to me more. Socialization is a basic human need, whether you like it or not, and I am happy with this slow gear change to authentic instead of over-sensationalized, non-linear content that doesn't really know where it's going on this platform

I've been trying to figure out why I've been unable to connect with people like I use to and this video helped me figure out why. I thought it was just me who was just bad at socializing but after watching this It made me realize what the problem was. So thank you Mat for talking about this! this really helped me!🌸

This deserves way more views! Your theories are hilarious, but this is real 👏🏼

Thank you. Thank you so much. I struggle with isolation and loneliness and have been ever since the fateful time of March of 2020 and onwards. I used to be outgoing when I was in elementary school, but now I’m in high school. And so much you mentioned is exactly what I’ve experienced.

Ever since 2015 or so It felt like the years weren't passing anymore. The world suddenly became boring. 2020 and the covid pandemic only made that worse. It definitely feels good to see videos like this. I absolutely hate how much TikTok and UKposts and others have ruined my attention span and have made my need to socialize disappear. I'm only 15 but I notice this loneliness everywhere. No one talks to each other anymore. I really hope this loneliness pandemic goes away soon.

I continue to believe that this is why reaction channels are both so popular and ultimately a good. You are, in a sense, sharing an experience. It’s one-way and outside of time, but you are seeing other people enjoy a thing you also enjoy. Extra points for if that person is very different from you. It’s like an empathy brain hack.

Nice festive video Matt 😂 No seriously great video! You’ve managed to put into words how I’m feeling!

Funny thing, this video is kinda reminding of something I'm working with - since I've been doing various of shows for my artworks, I've trying to step out of my comfort zone and chit chat with fellow vendors. Some I've made connections/friends with and even discussed possible help. I had few art supplies just collecting dust at home and checked with my fellow vendors if they want the materials I have. Most of the time they're like "yes please" or "let me check it out first" which I have no problems with, and most of the time, they do take the materials offered and offered some money in return even though I mentioned they could have the materials for free. One of the vendors did mentioned that we all should try something like so, create a small group or community where people can offer up materials they're not using and someone else could take it off their hands or something. Plus, also trying to make friends like wound up making a friend at work because I just happened to have an Hazbin Hotel hoodie and next thing I knew, we're talking about crazy things that happening with our lives and even set up a binge watch party for Helluva Boss and Hazbin Hotel when its comes out on Amazon Prime ^u^

This video is something I never thought Matpat would make, but it is the exact video I needed because right now it is impossible for me to have conversations with new people outside of my friend group. I’m so glad that this video was made. Thank you so much team theorist.

I've been feeling this "culture void" at least since 2020. My response to it then was to try reaching for my genetic roots and learning more about the cultures that I'm genetically linked to even if I wasn't raised in those cultures. I learned Swedish and I love the language, but it didn't fill the void. This video has gotten me thinking about the things that used to fill that void. The small online game communities that no longer exist. The high school friends that I hardly see anymore. The scouting troop that is now just a part of my past. There was so much that was there, and now there's so little that remains. When those things left, nothing replaced them. I think if we want to solve this problem for future generations, we have to focus a lot on the transition from teenager to adult. So much ends and is lost between ages 17-24, and we don't really have anything that comes in to replace what is lost in that transition. If we want to fix this, we need to find healthy things to fill these voids when they open up.

This has been one of my favourite videos in a long time. Thank you so much! Love from Peru.

I feel this on a very personal level. I'm in my very early 20's and just now trying to build something for myself to live on. Pre-pademic seemed doable for me at least, I had steady income and school was occupying my mind. Now, just entering college and living paycheck to paycheck, the only thing that gives me any real emotion towards anything is music. And on the topic of UKposts, I don't feel like my most watched UKpostsrs are getting recommended. I get videos from creators I never heard of and vaguely relates to my favorite topics to watch. And this is the "old soul" in me talking, but there are way, way too many ads to the point that YT feels more like a affiliate page that so happens so stream on-demand video.

The amount of awareness in this video is just incredible. Watching this video makes me feel happy since it seems like there are still a lot of people out there who are aware of the modern problems that are happening way too often these days. This may not relate to the video, but I feel very reluctant to find a job, even though I need to since I am afraid that the job I may get will just cause me to feel extremely miserable, feel drained, working too much while getting paid very little, leaving me no time to do anything else. Especially considering that I have trust issues and anxiety problems, and that I don't really have much skills is why I'm feeling reluctant to go out there.

Love this. Been feeling this cultural disconnect for a few years and couldn't understand what I was doing wrong. I know this doesn't cover everything. But it is nice to have a portion of the issue worded so nicely.

Mat I appreciate this realism 100% through and through ive been researching this topic for a while now and I know people like you know about this stuff

One event I went to was silent DJ, where everyone was put in a room and there were 5 radio stations that played songs in a set of headsets that everyone has. Each radio station had your headset glow a different color for everyone to see. It allowed people to choose the music they like while still allowing for shared experiences. I wonder if social media could implement a similar concept to aid in the ongoing problems.

It's unbelievable how streaming and on-demand viewing platforms have so subtly changed our cultural paradigm. It's kinda crazy to think about how much Netflix and UKposts have changed how we connect with each other. I'm all in for sharing real stories to get us back on track.

Thank you for making this video! You've brought up the loneliness epidemic that everyone is going through in today's society. There's so much to life than just our device...

This has got to be my favorite video ever. I’ve never related more to something in my life. When I first started middle school, I became really depressed so I didn’t have friends. When I was depressed I felt like I lacked personality and I didn’t have much interests, only one. I still struggle with that. Before I went to high school I moved to a new city so I started high school where I knew absolutely no one. It was terrible bc as I started to make friends after 3 years of being depressed in middle school, I lost all of those friends and had to start all over again. This time though I wasn’t depressed but I still struggled to find out what I was like and what kind of people I wanted to be friends with. I struggle to make friends now and I am extremely lonely, but im so thankful im not depressed anymore bc then I would have been much worse. But this whole time, I always had one interest that stuck with me. It was writing. I found happiness in stories for so many reasons, but simply I appreciated them for the same reasons said in the video. I loved creating stories and watching movies and shows and reading books. I even want to be a writer. I wrote a lot when I was depressed in middle school. I still do but bc I’m not as depressed it’s not something I depend on to feel happy. So seeing this video ab connections and isolation and stories, literally feels like a summary of my life.

I always wanted to tackle down topics like these in psychological research. Problem is, I'm in the very small percentage that enjoys solitude thanks to discovering I needed it after the pandemic and not go back to my self before it. I may not be able to see social connection as important TO ME like the video represents it, but maybe that could help me not become too burnout at researching it, since I understand and appreciate solitude from another side... Thank you Film Theory team ♥️

As someone who is in my darkest and lowest point. And as someone who is literally only 16, I cried after watching this video. I had to call my cousin just to talk about it. Because of this video I now can finally piece together the core of my loneliness and anxiety... Although it hurts to feel like there is no solution.. it also feels relieving to finally recognize why there may not be a solution. And now that I know why, I can work around it and find my solution. Because broken minds.. like bones.. can heal. And we are still young guys. Whether you're 10-20-30. You're still young and have time! Take it from me... One moment you'll be sad and then you're best friend calls you for an hour and you feel like you're awesome! Trust me.. even if you have few friends.. appreciate them! All of em. And enjoy life. Enjoy what time you have. Because we never truly know how much time we have left. This is the only comment I've ever made on this channel and I'm proud of it.

This theory is mind-blowing. It literally explain why the heck I and others have felt so disconnected on games, videos, movies, etc., and why I've felt very isolated with my personal interests. That reveal of "Stories" as the way to solve this issue is amazing too because those are the time I truly do feel connected with other people. I can't really have a long conversation anymore about what happens in a video game, but I can go on for hours about my experiences with that video game and how it made me feel and think. I'm not even someone who's depressed or has anxiety, but I relate to this heavily. Might as well be a "Film Fact" ;)

Thank you, MatPat for giving voice to this. It's really hard right now, this means a lot

This is hitting a little closer to home than I care to admit. It certainly puts words to some of the thoughts I've been having. And then you go and throw Konosuba up there at the end and my slowly growing depressive stupor snaps for a brief moment as I think, "wait did they really put that up there?!"

This might be one of my favourite videos ever not just from film theory but on any social media it was informative it shows a new perspective and intricately explains details and reasoning for mentioning topics while still being entertaining and engaging well done matt and team well done

I love this video. I've realized that even though i don't use a lot of social media, I engage with youtube in the same obsessive way. I feel a lot of people think they're too good to be terminally online, but still spend a lot of time online. Maybe taking time away from youtube could benefit me

This hits hard. Even my closest friends all consume very different movies, shows, books and video games than I do. None of us watch sports either. Most people don't want to talk or think about work outside of work and politics are too polarizing to engage in so it makes it hard to find common ground to get a good conversation going.

I am so glad that Matpat has made a video on this. I just watched the Netflix documentary called the Social Dilemma and it is basically what Matpat is saying but under a corporate understanding of it. I've felt so terrified and distraught over this problem but I'm glad that Matpat has made this video to reach young people such as myself about this very real issue. I feel like knowing this explains so much. I feel like this video may help everyone. and this is where sharing a video to a friend really matters. God bless and stay safe.

I think this is why Reddit still has a strong traffic. Various groups (subreddits) has specific subjects that only has those, allowing them to communicate with each other seamlessly. They have the same topic and are in line with each other's interest, allowing them to connect positively (or in some cases, negatively).

Thank you, MatPat & Theorists Team. Your videos make the world a better place, one stepping stone at a time. Millions of people won't get to watch this video, and even fewer will actually decide to take action after watching it. But, for those few that contribute to unite everyone, it will all be thanks to you and your team. People like you guys inspire others to make the world a better place. Thank you, kindly.

This is such a good and refreshing video! Thanks for creating this, MatPat and the team :)

Love this kind of theory. I think it’s a more informational kind, and actually “useful” rather than theoretical questions that wouldn’t really happen. I enjoy majority of your ideas but this one stood out to me a lot.

It’s crazy how much I felt this on a personal level. Seeing others in the comments expressing how they’ve felt the same way is so comforting. Hats offs to the theory team for this video

This actually made me cry as someone who suffers with all the following in the first part of the video. And how strangely relatable this was.

This is a fantastic episode. Very thought provoking. Thank you film theory team.

Slightly related but this is why whenever I start a new show, I always check to see if it has a subreddit. Content isn’t meant I be consumed, it’s meant to be processed, shared, discussed. So it enriches whatever I’m watching because even if it’s not right in the moment, i get to share it with others

This has got to be my favorite theory video I’ve seen. I love having diversity and all our own little circles and what not but… I do miss when things were idk more well known. Things that are popular that everyone can connect to. Matpat and the Theory team are right. Since nothing is super popular the world has felt smaller. It’s sad and almost terrifying.

Honestly? Love that this video not only explains why I suddenly fell back into one of my oldest fandoms (LOTR) last year but also why my history with the Tolkienverse has made me happier than I've been in a while. I thought it was just nostalgia working its magic but, really, it's the fact that I can step into a world I love with others again and we can all have fun TOGETHER.

😂😂 Oh man!! You nearly killed me with the YT - Fragmented world connection... I hope you are aware that you pulled one from Platos Playbook. Opening with something remotley associated with the real topic you are aiming for (growing apart, and the mess that comes with it). Basically the Struktur of the "Politeia"... Bravo. Enjoyed it very much.

I am VERY familiar with the concept of media isolation. Even before on demand streaming was widespread and the norm I was media isolated. My parents were strict, extremely Christian, and very controlling. I never got the same pop culture experience as others my age and it was, and is, very isolating. To the point that sneaking around the parental controls on my phone to watch MCYT and TMNT videos was pretty much my entire teenage rebellion. Now, I’m doing better. Not really in the personal connection area (extenuating circumstances) but in my (still technically “illegal”) freedom and choice of what to watch. And it’s not like we can’t connect to people about what we watch. Some of my favorite people on the internet I met by reading TMNT fan comics on tumblr. Basically what I’ve taken away from this video is people need to find a good fandom to be in and explore the communication methods we have available to us. Social media is a time of unparalleled connection! The problem is the commodification of online presence and the desperation to put forward a “perfect” version of yourself with glamour filters and photoshop. And the general incompatibility of many current platforms to support smaller fan communities in the fashion of old message boards. But it’s not impossible! Discord’s server model is extremely popular and their ability to have several channels and voice chats to connect people has helped thousands of people find community online. Libraries are also (hopefully) making a comeback and reaching a new purpose in may places. Many libraries host game nights and even if your local library doesn’t many will go out of their way to provide a space, resources and organizational help for programs or events that YOU suggest. Authors like Brandon Sanderson have huge online and in person communities and dnd in particular is amazing at drawing people together! Hope is not lost, we just need time to learn how to use our new tools… and preferably slow down the exponential change in personal technology, which will immediately make it easier to connect to older and younger people if we use more similar mediums.

My entire college thesis was literally about how the power of stories is the fundamental tool of expressing humanity and creating community, and I've been struggling in the theatre industry ever since, but this video shows that my beliefs are still true, and I'm not going to quit in what I believe in, despite the loneliness

the authenticity and honesty part was so real

Mat, this might be the most wholesome theory of all time. Spiritually, it is OUR task to bridge this gap and finally unite people just on the basis of being human. Maybe that's at the core of solving all other problems.

I've seen this trend happening and growing for a while now. I'm glad that Mat has not only caught onto it now but is also addressing it too. Good job Mr Pat.

Jeez, normally when MatPat makes a compelling video, it's like, "Wow, what a well-crafted theory. I love this," but while this is a well-crafted theory, I'm really just worried for society now. 😢

Good stuff matpat Havent seen one of your vids in years but im glad this one popped up

Yes I have definitely noticed the old videos on my recommend list. Some I’ve even already watched like 8 yrs ago or vice versa it’s almost as if UKposts has forgotten what I like and have already seen

It's almost scary how things like this creep in and affect our lives. While I am glad that this is brought up, it also gives a reason for a more recent trend of trauma dumping on the internet. I feel as though there is a balance between sharing one's humanity (especially with AI on the rise) and stories while not overly relying on the internet to satisfy one's needs. Am I making sense? These feelings are so complex and it's quite sad that there isn't one straight solution. I'm quite scared of what the future holds honestly.