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Michael Pollan on the Mind-Blowing Idea of Consciousness
Season 1 · Episode 118

Michael Pollan on the Mind-Blowing Idea of Consciousness

A Slight Change of Plans

March 31, 202649m 2s

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Show Notes

Bestselling author and journalist Michael Pollan has reshaped our understanding of everything from food to psychedelics. Now, he’s taking on a subject that has stumped thinkers for thousands of years: consciousness. This week, Michael joins Maya for a live conversation celebrating his new book, “A World Appears.” They talk about why it’s such a marvel that we even have consciousness in the first place, how researchers have explored consciousness in the past, and how Michael’s own perceptions and awareness of his inner life have changed. 

You can also check out Maya’s book, “The Other Side of Change,” on Goodreads, and leave a review.

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