A short YouTube video by Lennon Bone arguing that ordinary, familiar experiences are engaging because they feel relatable. The speaker claims (presented as scientifically backed) that people aren't bored by things they've experienced before, and advises creators to signal relatability up front — for example by opening with a question or statement to cue viewers.
So does showing up as an artist online ever make you feel intimidated because you feel like your life is boring? Here's an interesting fact that you've probably never heard before. This is scientifically backed. It turns out that we don't get bored by things that we've experienced before. The things that we all go through as people are the most fun to watch and engage with because it's relatable. But there is a tricky part. People that are going to watch the videos that you make have to understand that they're about to see something relatable. So the next time that you make a video online, start with a question or a statement like.
