let's talk about authenticity

[@hiddenalien]

This is quite the original video, no joke. Haven’t seen anyone else talk about authenticity while mowing grass.

[@PlayMakeReview]

It's funny that he's being authentic while he's talking about being authentic. Quite the authentic authenticity.

[@emilemerten6535]

Why do you always have to br passive aggressive

[@hiddenalien]

@@emilemerten6535 ? I was just joking. Wasn’t trying to be too serious

[@alatrom]

@@PlayMakeReview Indeed. His authentically authentic authenticity is truly a marvellous piece to look at.

[@thebananasparty]

4 replies, but where's the fourth reply?

[@eclipsethesun251]

This felt like a 3 am discord conversation with the boys, after you’re done playing games for the night and just chilling before we go to bed. And honestly there’s nothing more authentic than that

[@xjakanton2576]

That's nice.... Around 3 a.m. there are mostly only drunk/high people on the discord servers I know :/

[@BTTRSWYT]

indeed. As we say in my house (its a college frat house) we're going deep with the boys

[@TheNarratorVoz]

this exactly

[@Alexis-8800]

I love writing stupid things and then erasing them after everyone received the notification!! 😂🤐

[@movieeth]

I LITERALLY DID THIS LAST NIGHT

[@Scribble_Rodent]

Gonna be honest this was the best thing to just have going in the background, it’s like having a friend talk to you about the most relatable crap minus the need for back and forth conversation. Would love to see more

[@Scribble_Rodent]

Realizing now how that sounds I should have watched the entire video first 💀

[@DEADLYkitten142]

I understand now. Thanks for Ted talk

[@azzy-551]

@@DEADLYkitten142 A parasocial relationship with content creators can substitute genuine, authentic connection with other people. The whole point of the video is that content on the internet lacks authentic connection while also creating the illusion of authenticity. Ironically, this exact phenomena is displayed by the original comment. Thank you for coming to my TedTalk.

[@MenacingBanjo]

@@Scribble_Rodent lol baited gottem

[@HgSpartan]

I agree so much and yet that misses a big point of the video. This is so much like Black Mirror S1E2. Consuming the content critiquing consumption of content.

[@xbigjeffe]

“not every single second of your life has to be drowned out by noise, but it feels like it, doesn’t it? … or you’re wasting time.” insanely powerful and real, this video is fantastic. please do more like this, I enjoyed this very much.

[@Gale-the-Prophet]

Oh good I’m not the only one who did a double take at that profound as fuck quote I’m literally actively journaling about this vid because he provoked genuine thought and interesting feelings, with the whole vid but that line alone is what made me stop washing thmy dishes and find my journal…

[@antine1279]

​That's such an adhd thing to say

[@shadowdemonaer]

I sat here and brushed my hair the whole time and finished right after you got done with the video. I hadn't brushed my hair in days or showered in days, so it was a job I thought would take a solid two hours. I'm really glad it didn't cause it's so late at night and I have a memorial for my mother to attend to today. I feel like this was the right video to watch. Thank you.

[@fellowhuman7085]

❤ You're in my prayers. God loves you, and I wish you the best. ❤

[@junoantaresofficial]

Well done doing something to take care of yourself. I hope you're doing better now and that things will get easier each day. ❤

[@madhuvanig]

You're doing great, I'm so proud of you. You're in my thoughts.

[@shadowdemonaer]

Thank you all. It still hasn't even connected with me that she's gone.

[@magpie.314]

One day at a time kiddo. And if not a day, then one breath at a time is good enough too 🫂

[@djanon22]

"The best thing any salesman can have is authenticity. Once you learn to fake that, you have it made!"

[@phi1688]

they could probably force themselves into an "authentic" mindset and turn it off immediately after the interaction idk why i commented this

[@ODISeth]

I think that’s a big part of why so many KZbinrs also start twitch channels, even if they aren’t like known for gaming content or anything like that. Just… playing games live is an easier way to kinda tap into that desire to be authentic. It’s a lot harder to script things you’re doing live

[@OrionAerospaceKSP]

And that's also why, despite mostly losing the manicured "cellophane packaging," it's still even more engaging. We value connection more than we think. I think the word "wholesome" encapsulates this well; just a satisfaction that you get from understanding another human being, or a shared emotion.

[@BTTRSWYT]

Exactly. Even though I can't catch a lot of streams because my schedule as a college student is shit and a half, I love watching vods. I love not havign the polish and editing, just seeing a person's entire stream of consciousness laid out.

[@lordfatherdan]

Buddy you are a friggin GEM! At the risk of sounding parasocial, I look forward to having more of these lawnmowing life talk hangouts. It's quite refreshing to see one of my favourite entertainers just sit down, chill out, and be real for a while. Take care, fella!

[@MarkingBuilds]

I was expecting some kind of joke, but instead this was a really authentic and deep talk, just what I needed today. Really looking forward to more of these.

[@shwawn_suggi]

Same here. I like these types of videos that give me a break from the regular content I watch, something that allows me to slow down, and just think.

[@wpillow]

I have no joke watched every single video you have released for the past 5 years at least once, I almost associate different phases of my life with different phases of your content style. Through thick and thin you've been there for me. when my friends abandon or hurt me, you're still there to give me an authentic laugh and put a smile on my face. I've never once commented on one of your videos, but on the off chance you read this, I want to say, thank you.

[@suzannahbrough]

Daniel is one of the very few content creators who can make you laugh, cry, tell you what you need to hear and make life seem less dull.

[@kellyhallman1652]

I've never just sat and watched someone mow a lawn for 30 minutes. I loved everything about this video. I love the unedited, "raw" approach, and I love seeing my favorite creators allow themselves to just be human. I would love to see more. You're a rarity and a true gem. This was a brilliant, frank discussion about authenticity and you nailed it, especially with the lawn mower simulator in the background.

[@thea.9460]

i love seeing daniel just speaking his mind so honestly. its so refreshing and interesting to see this side of comidians/comedy content creators. really deepens my respect for u❤

[@churoozx709]

Guys...... I am crying so hard my head is pounding. I haven't heard anything that comes close to how beautiful this is, Thank you, Daniel.

[@churoozx709]

@as-cf7rx The way he connects with his fans, especially in this video. He said he cares, not many people can say that and mean it.

[@楊學翰-m5i]

Listening to this thirty minutes of monologue is the closest experience I had on KZbin to connecting with a close friend. It’s funny how I noticed myself staring at the lawn mower when Daniel is talking about how people feel the need to drown themselves in noise. Makes me want to buy this game and ponder on my life myself

[@musicingflowing]

I can also recommend the game Sim AuthentiCity 2000.

[@Kesuaheli]

I haven't noticed me thinking that. But now, after I've read your comment, I was like " Yeah, same."

[@M_I_A_]

He might just have figured out the most effective way of advertising. A true genius!

[@ramrod33]

I'm also 30 this year, but my social media experience has drifted toward not being actively engaged anymore, despite consuming things like Twitter or YT daily. If someone were to look me up it would probably look like I disappeared around 2016. It was nice hearing your perspective on modern social media, because most of the reason I don't post anywhere is the feeling of "why should I bother? Who is this for?" and the fact that I proof-read everything several times so it all just feels performative, like it wouldn't represent me in earnest. I struggle with the idea of social media being inauthentic, but also realize that I'm probably missing out on a core part of being a modern human by choosing not to participate. It's a conflicted feeling. I've even almost deleted this comment several times while writing it. Anyway, thanks Daniel. This video genuinely got me thinking about things. Also as someone who gets lost in games like Power Wash Sim, the gameplay was super relaxing to watch. Would likely tune in if these types of videos became a regular thing.

[@victoriaoberhauser4194]

That was honestly really refreshing. To just see someone talk, and say ideas from their mind, no editing, no cuts, just pure and simple talking. I really liked the video Daniel, you really should do more of these.

[@michaels.3709]

26:33 - The short pause right after "...or you're wasting time" here just... hits right. The sound of the mower, the birds... It's nice. It also really solidified the point, that you need to "...drown out by noise, but it feels like it... or you're wasting time". I always feel like I'm wasting time. If I'm not doing something, the doubts and the shame creep in and that little voice in my head says, "you should be working, you lazy lump". But, if I have something going on in the background, (or I'm watching some mindless KZbin shorts for hours), those creeping thoughts stay away. I'm, practically, doing nothing. I'm not progressing any closer to the goals that I've set for myself. But, I'm stimulating my brain just enough that it *feels* like I'm doing things. Or maybe it's just the mindless, buzzing sensation that lulls me into a state of apathy. But it's also dangerous, because after hours of avoiding those thoughts and the feelings that come with them, I'm hit with them tenfold because I come out of my stupor and realize that I just spent six hours sitting in one spot watching KZbin shorts... So to hear someone give words to an experience I have every day, then have a few brief moments to sit with those words and let them interact with those creeping thoughts, I could only describe it as "relief". Relief that I'm not alone in these feelings. Which is weird, because I've *known* that I'm not alone for years. I've *known* that other people also experience things like self-doubt and shame about their past choices. But hearing the words, then sitting with the quiet hum of the mower and the birds chirping, was different than simply *knowing*. I always feel like I'm running; running toward things, running away from things, running around things so I don't have to face them. Those few seconds of quiet made it feel like I didn't have to run. It felt like the immediacy of every second of every day was paused and I could sit; I could breath. I feel like maybe meditation is similar and I, too, should try something like that...

[@cornthecob]

You're such a respectable man Daniel. Seriously that talk was the definition of authenticity and the idea of being authentic. We are all authentic in our own way, with whatever we have in our lives. No-one should ever think that they aren't good enough or anything like that because we are all human beings with our own rights. Total respect man

[@riyyarg8875]

Lets like these possitive commands and let em fill the page, the next time he wakes up and scrolls, we make sure-

[@cornthecob]

Wow tysm for all the likes guys 🙂

[@superlolgal555]

As someone who doesn't really watch your videos, but has grown up with your content just, around. This was so incredibly healing. Like having a deep talk with a stranger that you take the same bus route with.

[@Cacophonyofvoices]

When my dad and I mow the lawn. I run back and forth, clearing grass in parallel lines. He takes over, always, and then i collect the fallen grass. Best thing in the world. I support lawn mowing, Daniel. You. Mow. That. Lawn. Daniel. 😂

[@lepandaplenuslumine9585]

damn i felt that "i care about you" i nearly cried. Daniel if you read this just know that watching your content is infinitly better than doomscrolling twitter which is what most people do these days, so if you worry about your impact, you are already a better content creator than most, one that cares.

[@nivesnextdoor1613]

That hit me like bricks

[@BTTRSWYT]

@@nivesnextdoor1613 got me bricked up fr fr jk thrasher is awesome

[@ASimpleInternetUser]

Couldn't have said it better myself.

[@99seaweed]

We need more bloopers, we love bloopers.

[@t3hJonneh]

Daniel, you have really honed your presentation skills because your authentic monologue for 30 minutes feels as good as something scripted. Really enjoy the way you think about things because it comes off as a good conversation. Appreciate you putting yourself out there! ❤

[@marshallerickson493]

This was just genuinely calming, it felt like sitting down with a friend and just, talking for a while, and I found myself just thankful that I clicked on this instead of the regular bombardment of KZbin, and I just feel so much better

[@aaronprasad214]

"I think I need to meditate and embrace silence" is the singular greatest epiphany you've had this entire video. Definitely focus in on why your subconscious presented meditation as a potential solution to the questions you've been mulling over.

[@thea.9460]

i love the idea of these free unscripted long videos being weekly or monthly. almost like a podcast. i think it would really strengthen ur relationship w ur audience and u!

[@plutonicattic7995]

Honestly i would really like that. I think most of us will. Would be a wholesome trend if he could start it.

[@musicingflowing]

The LawnCast - With Daniel Thrasher

[@musicingflowing]

(The LawnGrassed or The LongGrass might also work...)

[@gavine2363]

@@musicingflowingI rly like tht. Id watch the lawncast where daniel talks abt…stuff while doing stuff

[@BTTRSWYT]

I liek it a lot. I think its may almsot more impactful if it isn't as regular... maybe like a monthly quarterly thing... idk

[@oliverknagg5109]

It was authentic enough to resist my habit of watching KZbin videos in two minute chunks over 2 days or so. I sat and watched it all at once. That’s something

[@thatoneperson827]

I’ve always been one to enjoy long rants or content or just people talking about basically anything. As someone who has for a little while been stuck in this loop of just scrolling through mindless content and KZbin shorts, this was actually really refreshing, I would love if you did this more often. It seems like it’s cathartic for both you and us. This actually inspired me to clean, which doesn’t seem like much but it’s been needed. Thank you for everything you do, whatever you choose to do with your future content I think we will all enjoy and support it

[@BTTRSWYT]

I feel that. Lots of memes and shit. Balance it with equally brainless but at least authentic vods and whatnot. But I would love more of this from daniel.

[@JadonUnderwood-we5tn]

yeah, the video really helped pull me back into what i go to youtube to run from

[@pandagobrr]

Yessss, I've been under a lot of stress lately and I've kinda just been scrolling to escape, but this was indeed very refreshing. I could kinda feel my brain recalibrating, and settling down from all the super face paced stuff we go through. It was nice

[@dominothethird]

This is wonderful. Without exaggeration the most meaningful 30 minutes I've spent in years. Thanks for putting some thoughts in my brain that are worth mulling over.

[@habadababa31415]

Oh my god, Humans are creatures worth to admire. I'm thankful with you for humaning with us for this litle while, hope the rest of your day and preferably life goes well.

[@Cacophonyofvoices]

Oh my god. Imagine what it must have been like for the very first human beings who were created and could think all these complex things but for a very long time, they had no way to represent these thoughts, to communicate like we do. I mean, if I have an epiphany or think i thought of something unique or helpful, i immediately tell my older brother. Of course, early men had other ways to communicate but not as meaningfully as we do. Geez. It's a blessing, to be able to tell other people what you think through words. You can't actually make them see what you're seeing, but at least we have the next best thing. What I'm getting at is the fact that we're a lucky generation. We exist in a world where we can express ourselves and the diversity in expression we take for granted is actually the result of thousands of generations, billions of people, talking, writing, reading, sharing their thoughts.

[@Musicman995]

Daniel is the only youtuber who could post a 30 minute video of him talking that I would watch fully, and here we are

[@JoeyGBean]

It’s because of the lawn mower in the corner it’s kind of like subway surfers

[@Musicman995]

@@JoeyGBean for once I found that it wasn’t actually a generic, bad use of it, but kinda just added to the point that Daniel is a human too, and a fantastic one at that. I wouldn’t just watch the lawn mower, I’d rather listen to Daniel talk.

[@BTTRSWYT]

@@Musicman995 Even if we did watch it, its liek a fidget toy. It provides a grounding point for continued stream of consciousness.

[@Musicman995]

@@BTTRSWYT I get your point, but I don’t think that’s what the intention was

[@char7814]

I hope you do more of these, they're quite the 'from the heart and honest' talks; we need more like this out there.

[@moonhawk_]

I think this is why podcasts are so big. It's such a better format for authenticity and conversation that the viewer can connect with

[@hannahsharp]

I think I’d be happy to just sit and listen to you talk for 30 minutes every week. It was nice Daniel, thank you.

[@fwiendawan]

I'm so here for this. A 36-year-old also with ADHD and crippling anxiety issues, I've always lacked in quality in my relationships and tried to replace it with quantity. I know the names of a couple thousand people but at the end of the day feel utterly alone. My average daily screen time is 14 hours (phone AND laptop). I find what authenticity I can on social media to fill the void that resulted from mental illness. I don't condone my lifestyle of living online instead of IRL, but I'm grateful atm for creators like you who are willing to share content like this. You are one of the few creators I still watch after many years of following. I'm really glad you're here, Daniel.

[@keriyoungman7759]

You know what I HAVE bonded with people close to me with your videos, I have inside jokes on my corkboard bc of them, I watch them as a comfort sometimes. I watch the anxiety one a ton bc it's HILARIOUS and relatable as someone who struggles with that too. There's a part in it that actually helps me often - when you say "it'll be fine" to Anxiety at 0:26, for some reason it'll sometimes go through my mind while I'm nervous and it comforts me. So thank you for your videos, you have indeed met at least some of your goals of making content that allows people to bond with friends and helps them out with life as well :)

[@adamhayes4691]

Just finished it. I really love seeing creators make content outside their regular content. This was a great, relaxing experience, and the perfect length. I don’t have anything interesting to say, but thanks for this. I’d love to see more

[@micahromine4183]

I have had moments like this in my life- it seems to be once every 2-3 years- where I need to sort out my priorities, talk to a mentor, deepen my faith and challenge myself to be the best version of myself that I can be. To me it feels like shedding the skin I no longer fit in, or closing a chapter in my life to make room for something new. Praying you will push yourself to a new level, and find the new dragon you need to slay Daniel!

[@willkimball7677]

How do you shedd your skin but not rip off more than yourself? I’m in kinda that period of time right now where finding more about yourself is integral.

[@Amandasbarros]

​@@willkimball7677same, it is so hard to be "yourself"

[@AsherAndLilyGillin]

having an entire video with just Daniel and his ADHD is a wonderful idea

[@OdinWright]

I second this.

[@InsertTopic]

It's something we never knew we needed

[@chevronlily]

I didn't know Daniel had ADHD, but as soon as he pulled out the game I was like 'Ah, ADHD'. It's so much easier to do thinking when you are also doing something else that only needs a little bit of thought.

[@grabble7605]

This had nothing to do with ADHD though...

[@chevronlily]

@@grabble7605 No, it was briefly mentioned in the video, but I guess as someone with ADHD I see signs in other people. Like, 'hey I know that!'

[@cozytong]

A "let's talk about" series would be nice in my opinion. this is very nice to listen as interesting background noise that you dont have to hear every word, or stress about missing anything, just listen to at your own pace while doing something else.

[@doctorateinmadison]

I'm here because you make me laugh so hard I dislocate my ribs (which happens anyway for me due to a genetic condition), you add joy to an otherwise joyless experience. I found you because of your og piano skits, and now I'm here because I wish I had a friend or big brother like you - you make my existence better and I'm thankful for you. I hope you're okay!

[@Jadondigital]

That dislocating rib part scared me for a sec before I kept reading lol

[@emmytheemu7]

Thank you for this unedited chill time, Daniel! I feel very peaceful after such a mellow conversation. I am so glad that you care so much for your audience, and know that we care so much for you, too! Please keep these videos coming!

[@Idefilms]

Re: 13:50 - 15:40 Honestly Daniel, in our day and age, it's pretty impressive that you've been able to make the work the main focus. So many current creators/celebrities have gotten locked in to their life being the focus, rather than their work/art. It reminds me of Bo Burnham railing against Twitter and talkshows, because he felt the public's attention was being misplaced. So, kudos. I'm happy to follow you mainly for your work.

[@angrysnowcone1025]

There is something so satisfying about Daniel asking "what time are we at?" and then the alarm telling him exactly at what time he is at.

[@lucialavorgna1677]

As someone who has been watching your videos since I was a preteen, I just moved into college and now becoming an adult and being away from family and discovering yourself and your life.... this conversation was needed.

[@BTTRSWYT]

Junior in college now, content like his helped me survive a) highschool and b) failing my entire sophomore year becasue of depression. College is rough but I'm glad Im doign it. And I'm eternally grateful that we get this kind of thing to help us out. Our parents and down never got this. If they didn't haev friends, they were just alone. At least we can listen to someone talk and have that in our lives.

[@sickcivilian1569]

I would love one of these a week, or just every once and a while, this is probably one of the best videos I've seen in a long time because it is authentic, it's open, it's not scripted, or edited, or anything, you can see some mistakes, you can see the slow parts, that's what makes this video awesome, thank you

[@dokhtK25]

Wow... this felt like therapy, like free therapy. This part: "Meditation is not about getting rid of distractions, it's about getting comfortable with myself and the world; this plane of existence that human beings evolved with.Quite" I'm going write this on a board or something to see it all day, maybe put it on my lockscreen. You never think about it like this, we as a species have evolved to live in a quite world, we were not built for this lifestyle. Our brains literally cannot keep up with the amount of data we receive on hours of scrolling. And the amount of contrasting emotions each video induces. Our brains literally aren't designed to process such a fast pace of data and emotion... We can't not have an online life, okay, at least meditate! Anyways, thanks for this. It was both calming and enlightening. I haven't known your channel for a long while, Daniel, only 4-5 months but I have binge watched all of your videos since the beginning and it makes me feel like I have known you for longer and, it might sound weird, but seeing your journey and growth in your career makes me feel so pround of you as if I know you in real life. And to see this video now, this pure, "authentic" expression of self... I'm so proud to see that my favourite content creator is a person who thinks such deep thoughts and has such values in a world full of shallow people and shallow content... I hope you do more videos like this. I think it's sort of a meditation for yourself too, the way you get to think out loud and mow lawns. And I must say it really did make me feel like you're my friend.

[@Randomness823]

Thank you, Daniel, for this video. Both for this lovely experience and also for telling me "every second of our lives don't need to be drowned out by noise". I heard that and a huge wave of relief washed over me. I'm not entirely sure why, but I needed to hear that. Thank you.

[@רפאל-ב]

Watching this video, I really would like to actually sit and just have this kind of conversation with him in person

[@Val9738]

Please release more of these, it’s so nice to hear from you as a fellow person. We often see creators as a form of entertainment and forget that we’re all the same. Thanks Daniel!

[@Kaizu-E]

This is like Real Talk commentary with a hint of Let's Play haha

[@branstar97]

You know when you hang out with that one friend that you don't really need to entertain and you just share the space together with no pressure to do anything? That's what this felt like, great video man.

[@kilioszalkia8554]

This had an incredible feel of a philosophical conversation and almost meditative qualities. I hope to see more content like this, and seek out people to have conversations like this in person. Great work. Inspiring and thought provoking.

[@kainfox9140]

I would absolutely listen to you talk about mundane (or important) topics that happen to pop up in your brain every week or so. Authenticity has been my subconscious thought for the past few months as well, particularly regarding how others perceive me and my personality vs how I feel about those things. I tend to ask myself a lot of those questions you were asking yourself, "How much of X activity or behavior is just me? And how much of it is me trying to be seen as someone I may not be?". I could dive into my month long spiral of questioning my identity and really taking some time to introspect on my social interactions and whatnot, but the one thing I've been able to reassure myself with is associating authenticity with a combination of "Intent" and "Honesty". Good (Or at least clear) intentions combined with honest reactions have rarely turned out to be an 'inauthentic' experience for me, whereas I start to feel like I lose some of that authenticity when I compromise one or the other. Btw I care about you too my dude, its oddly relaxing to hear a non "youtuber" voice every now and again if that makes sense?

[@jackietyler2151]

this has to be one of my favorite videos that you’ve ever made and i’m serious abt that. thank you sm for your sincerity, dude

[@Feardrivenpossum]

The ADHD trying to get in the way while you ask yourself, "What am I talking about?" To direct your brain back to the topic you're on is really authentic to someone with a short memory span or with ADHD. The tangent about having a nervous breakdown about the gristle in steak made me feel closer to your experience cause I've absolutely been there. This was a really great video idea. I'm glad I stumbled across it while trying to find background sound while playing the Sims. It really is a whole other world and authenticity is harder to find more than ever. We all have masks we wear for different occasions, and sometimes it's hard to know where the mask ends and you begin. You and your content are making a difference in the world just by each life it touches. I'm proud of the growth you've done on and off screen. You're an incredible content creator and person.

[@chregig7967]

Give this man a Podcast already. You have a very soothing voice, I really enjoy listening to you like this

[@Jack-er1sc]

I've never actually believed a creator who says they care about me specifically, but I do here. That hit me in the feels, which surprised me. So, I'm crying now. Thanks. Genuinely.

[@concillium-0w0]

Truly the video of all time.

[@hityouwiththatdduddudu]

How can you tell when you haven't watched the full video yet

[@concillium-0w0]

@@hityouwiththatdduddudu Watching it rn

[@thatginger6839]

​@@hityouwiththatddudduduyou don't need to watch a video to know it's the video of all time

[@hityouwiththatdduddudu]

@@thatginger6839 oh yes, a random video pops up, and before watching it, I'm like, "truly the video of all time" how's that

[@chillOwly]

Thank you for taking your time & hanging out with us! Please continue doing more of these videos, it truly feels authentic! ^^

[@a-very]

I loved this video so much. I genuinely cried when he said “I care about you”

[@allisonhoff5805]

You are the first person this week to tell me that you care about me. I know that you don't know me, but for some reason it makes me feel a little less alone. So, thank you.

[@megluvstheater]

I really enjoyed this, not a lot of creators have this much self awareness when it comes to being authentic with their viewers. I would actually love it if you made more unedited videos where you just talk about stuff.

[@italianfish11]

First of all, I love the mic, it looks hilarious. Second, this video honestly helped me understand my fear of doing nothing. Every time I spend time watching youtube and instagram I always feel awful for wasting my time, that I could be doing something better. But seeing Daniel, someone who I consider an ideal with his talent for comedy and music, reassure me and others that its okay to be distracted sometimes is a really nice change of pace from the unrealistic pressure I put on myself and probably many others put on themselves as well. Its nice seeing the funny internet man be so human, something that a lot of other content creators struggle to be. Thank you Daniel, for being a nice, reassuring voice for all of us, even if you dont know any of us at all.

[@jaminerodrigues]

That was so pleasurable, the talk and mowing, thank you

[@vanguardfalcon]

I do hope more people/creators make video's like this, this should be a new trend

[@spam-el3ee]

That would defeat the purpose, I'm afraid.

[@putogodjanavia1507]

​@@spam-el3eeyes thats what i thought also

[@kittymilkyyy]

The games that you are talking about are probably soothing to the adhd brain, at least thats the case in my personal experience. Either way, I am down for a weekly 30 minute talk. It helps me crochet at the same time since I dont have to stare at the screen.

[@CrossStrungHarp]

Hey, thank you for speaking openly. It takes vulnerability (what I consider to be bravery) to upload a totally unedited video, let alone one where there are no props or gimmicks. Maybe there is something about turning 30... or something about turning 30 at this point in time that rings some alarm to consider your life in a different way. I recently had the realization that we live in a world where we engage with more strangers than people we are familiar with each day due to social media. Technology develops in the blink of an eye and our education on how to handle it all is so far behind. My closest friends have just gotten used to the fact that I prefer to send voice messages than text. I feel my own need to edit and "polish" as you put it and just can't maintain it with those I'm close to. Perfectionism at its finest. It's so intersting that you point out that we are trying to figure out how to live as cyborgs. That's going to rattle around in my brain for a while. And I find that I am increasingly aware of my own ignorance to the line between presenting me as I am and expressing artistry. I'm a musician and I consider performance something that is me and yet also maleable for my audience. That uncanny feeling when someone says they feel so connected to you based on your art... it's like they know something very intimate and yet something that isn't fully you. Isn't authentic, I guess. Thanks you again for putting yourself out there. Your thoughts have really struck me. I hope you have a lovely day

[@PenroseMusic]

Would honestly love to see more videos like this. It reminds me of what my friends and I essentially do every week. We pick a night to hang out over Discord, (we're all over the place), and drink together and talk. Usually the conversation turns into something existential, political (polite, of course), or saying that we love each other an undisclosed amount of times. It also feels like a therapy session in a way; we talk about deep things and also not-so-deep things. We've helped each other grow a lot, as well as get through some really rough times. Couldn't ask for anything better. Except, of course, being able to see them in person. Again, would love to see more videos like this. Thanks for making this, Daniel.

[@MrCheminee]

I'm glad I sat down to watch this. As someone who watches your stuff every now and then, I feel you are actually worth to give some of my time to, because scripted or not, your video's always make me smile.

[@RachelHardy]

This video is SO dang refreshing. I’ve been experiencing some sort of content exhaustion recently and this was some breath-of-fresh-air A+ content. Glad to see other creators valuing authenticity in their content & striving to just make the world a little brighter with their creativity. It always shines through!

[@cyberwarrior4307]

Damn i loved this video, its so calming and human, daniel if you see this comment, know that youre doing great and some of the stuff in this video that you said touched me in my soul so thank you for being you and doing what you do

[@nebulotl]

Thank you for making this type of video, it really feels like seeing the real you and its comforting to watch the silly youtuber guy actually talking about stuff while playing a lawn moving sim.

[@glassesjacob]

Please do make this a weekly thing. This was a really relaxing watch and was a great reminder to prioritize my time and be authentic. Thank you Daniel, good luck with the lawn

[@Dualithree]

Please make more of these, every point you made was spot on and I love how you caught the talk whenever it dropped. Truly thank you for this, I've never felt so close to a content creator by just listening

[@ShurikanBlade]

Idk why but when you spoke about a "think week" i almost cried. I hate this new era with distractions everywhere even tho i fall to it and contribute. I wish we could break the mold and create more authenticity

[@kbeans8865]

I love you speaking to us like a friend who’s figuring stuff out. I enjoy your style because it actually does feel “authentic”. You are wholeheartedly putting what you want out there while simultaneously caring about quality. You are a person on the internet that I wholeheartedly enjoy, and I feel like there are few out there. I would listen to you gab about anything (kinda like a podcast 😏). Thank you for everything you do.

[@sagetarus1]

20:55 as a cat owner, ny anxiety shot through the roof in the middle of such a relaxing video

[@mynameisvelk]

Daniel. You said in your video that you wanted your content to be… Healing. This truly is. This is also one of the most authentic KZbin experiences I’ve seen. I never thought of some of the things you said in this video and I’m really gonna think on this after the video. I’d love to have another talk at some point. This video was great.

[@mattimations]

I came into this video with few expectations-I just wanted to see what this could be about, you know? This ended up being one of the most calming, *real* conversations/videos/whatever that I’ve seen in a long time. It was nice to just sit here while Daniel was talking, and think about the things he’s saying. A lot of people probably wouldn’t want to sit for a 30 minute talk, but I thought that was a perfect use of my time. This video was great, and I honestly would love to see a ton more of them, whenever Daniel decides he just wants to *be*

[@ElofA]

"Not every single second of your life has to be drowned out by noise... But it feels like it. [...] Or you're wasting time." This perfectly captures how I feel sometimes.

[@josefsvec5236]

Thank you for making this video ! It was nice hearing YOU and not your creations speaking for you. Your voice is much deeper and I actually felt connected. I am going through a similar thought process right now. What is authentic ? And I am finding, although it might not be like that for everyone, that we really do spend too much time in our heads today. Be it through scrolling and thinking about that new drama in TikTok or KZbin or thinking of how your new video can relate more to people it is very funny, that in pursuit if "being authentic" we do less and less of who we actually are. Thoughts and reality kinda melt into one, but, to borrow a phrase from a video game NPC: none of it is real...Fame, authenticity, happiness, sadness. And it might sound existentially dreadful, but at least for me, it helped to think of it like that because these things really can only affect you as long as you think about them. As long as you make them your own inner reality. But you don't have to. You have a choice. And lately, I try and chose to just exist. Not spending time on thinking how I can just exist peacefully, but just doing so. It was nice seeing you like this and ya know, I care about you too and I want you to be happy in whatever way that means to you ! We live in very complex times where no good are bad exists, only shades of gray. Just how you said, we really can only do our best to figures things out. And I am happy I can be here with you Daniel, to connect through that shared daily struggle ❤

[@egggarnishaustin5559]

I just watched about four or five ads completely through just because you talked about how everything is packaged to be fast and fake I just realized that I need to take time to watch

[@waddledee3441]

your videos are genuinely a relief for my stress and anxiety

[@99seaweed]

8:00 about that screen time, for me I’m on my phone when I don’t necessarily know what to do or have anything to do; I’ve found picking up a hobby that is flexible and one can go back to whenever they feel like is a great way to spend that time. For example, 3d modeling or sculpting, just from your computer or tablet, or Origami, just something that you can direct your time and energy to when you don’t know what else to do.

[@DCflash-sl6oq]

I like it! It’s like a podcast but your mowing grass and you care about what you are saying more so than a lot of people care about what they are saying. I think these kinds of talks are refreshing for everyone involved because it gives you the time to just talk out loud and flesh out your thoughts. I always enjoy doing that myself and I find it interesting to watch other people do it too. Very enjoyable! Please do it again!

[@blobblarn1581]

It’s refreshing to have videos like these where they aren’t prompted by controversy or someone saying they need to take a break or are burned out. All of those things may be necessary and have a time and a place! But this has needed it’s time and place too, and I’m so happy it was on my feed!

[@fiafied]

authenticity has been very important to me. I'm a trans woman & knowing my identity is sort of like being authentic w/ myself. I'm autistic & I interact w/ the dimension of how much I mask myself vs. unmask myself, both w/ other people but also w/ just myself. I'm ADHD & I navigate between pretending to be more neurotypical in order to survive, & giving myself space for my desired way of being. I'm depressed & burnt out & I'm learning to honor my needs it's about liberation, liberating myself from expectations & learning to hear my authentic preferences

[@calook1334]

Daniel, your content never ceases to amaze us. You have been contributing to the world of content creation in only good ways. We love you. Never stop doing what you love

[@hopelipe7795]

I truely enjoyed this. I love watching all of your silly video's too but I love seeing you be real. No edits, just you. Maybe you might not think you're being your authentic self in your comedy skits but I can see the subtlety in some of the jokes you make with some truth scattered in. It matters. This video tho really spoke to me. Thank you so much for sharing this side of you. I really hope you continue to make more videos like this.

[@Gaijin_YT]

As a 31 year old, everything you are saying all correlates to the rapid advancement of technology. You and I are some of the last people to understand what life is like as a child without a cell phone in our pocket. To be able to communicate and verbalize everything in person. Most people born 2005 and after ( maybe unless poor) only know technology and social media to communicate and to entertain each other/ themselves. We have found a means to use social media/ technology to make ourselves famous, known, and to vocalize as someone who was a nobody to begin with. Authenticity through technology is a luxury these days and you my friend are apart of that luxury. I hope to be like you some day.

[@Corland44]

I really enjoyed this window into the authentic thoughts of Daniel. Actually hearing you say you care about your audience and that you put a lot of thought into your content and its potential impact in this way is refreshing and believable and meaningful. If you did this every week, I think it would be a comfortable way to create space for yourself away from the scroll and open the door to a deeper connection with the audience members who are here for you, the man behind the content. I'm not a trained therapist like your Elizabeth, but this seems healthy. I'd even say you should record one of these sessions every week but if you feel uncomfortable with sharing what you've said, scrap it without redoing it and just come back the next week. You've gotta have boundaries to protect yourself. But yeah, this is a genuine pleasure, I hope you do it again, no pressure though.

[@silveralpaca3861]

I'd love to see more of this man I'm here for it! "mowing n' Musing"

[@LombaxPieboy16]

Thank you Daniel for your authenticity. I'm not subscribed to this channel, but have been watching your content now for years, and I am exceptionally glad the algorithm deemed your authenticity worthy of a broader audience. It's something we are lacking a lot in our society today, and I think breaks down a lot of our online communications. People would rather maintain a façade for their followers rather than have a real conversation. Even this comment has been revised by me to have it say exactly what I want. Anyway, thank you for this, and all you have done over the years. Even if it is 'noise' or a distraction from the life around me, you have brought an immense amount of joy to me and many others with your hard work. It does not go unnoticed ❤️

[@Llamaful]

I completely agree with this idea of authenticity. I love this video format too. So hard to get "real" connections and experiences these days.

[@Baileys-Man28]

Really enjoyed the change of pace, just a nice slow relaxing video to listen to your thoughts and to make us think about ours

[@bubbiccino]

Yep, thanks for this video/talk! I often think about this stuff too. Authenticity is really important to me, and I am so often overstimulated and need a good few years for breaks.

[@Parsindvidual]

I honestly really like this video and how real you are being. 👍

[@MrJFL]

5:42 literally sums up the direction of a lot of youtube vids since ~2020 and onward. I've seen tons of other people cover the "KZbin authenticity" problem but the ultimate answer is just to do what you want. Keep a creative insight and a charismatic personality becaause it's something people can relate to outside the thing they clicked for. I really appreciate what you do, your sketches rarely miss for me and the fact that you're making an attempt to be more personable is just cool. Obviously it's more a one way bridge as you can only ever be so up front via text, but personally I really enjoy this stuff. It's just nice to see. I'll still make an effort to mitigate that bridge problem and say I've been learning how to draw and animate by just starting stupidly ambitious projects from scratch and seeing what I can make of it. Both of these are extremely hard when you have no experience in them, but take the time to learn the solutions to problems as you go and results will show. The "just do it" sort of philosophy. It will probably end poorly the first time but at least it's then experience under your belt to carry forward. Keep it as high quality as you can. Motivation for this type of learning process is about as easy as mounting an anvil as if it were a picture frame, but the lesson is always "eventually". IDK who/if anyone is reading this but hope you have a good day and reminder that people do care about you. Mental health is hard to keep stable these days so just reminding you all to keep that in mind.