Comedian Matt Ruby delivers an exactly 150 word mini-essay on how we've replaced all boredom in our lives with endless smartphone-fueled scrolling and slop has left us collectively more anxious, depressed, and lonely.

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- Written and presented by Matt Ruby

- Produced and edited by Jeremiah Lee McVay for Stereoactive Media

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Comedian Matt Ruby delivers an exactly 150 word mini-essay on how we're all living in different timelines of opinions and bias that affect our ability to recognize truth and facts and also keep us from understanding each others' perspectives on the world.

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- Written and presented by Matt Ruby

- Produced and edited by Jeremiah Lee McVay for Stereoactive Meida

https://www.mattrubycomedy.com/

https://stereoactivemedia.com

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Matt Ruby delves into the enchanting story of Ronan Mattin, a young boy whose spontaneous expression of joy—an exuberant “Wow!”—at a symphonic performance ignites a deeper conversation about authenticity and expression. This particular incident occurred in 2019 at Boston's Symphony Hall during a piece by Mozart, and it serves as a perfect backdrop to explore how the pure, unfiltered reactions of children can reveal profound truths often overlooked by adults. Similar to the story, 'The Emperor's New Clothes,' where the boldness of an innocent voice cuts through societal pretense, Ronan’s gleeful outburst created a ripple of laughter and applause, underscoring not just the enjoyment of music but also the rarity of such raw expressions of delight in formal environments. Ultimately, Matt challenges listeners to actively seek out their own “wows,” asking them to identify moments of beauty that break through the mundane. In drawing attention to society’s tendencies to hush candid expressions, perhaps we can illuminate the extraordinary aspects of our shared human experience.

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- Written and presented by Matt Ruby

- Produced and edited by Jeremiah Lee McVay

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https://www.mattrubycomedy.com/

https://stereoactivemedia.com