Fresh Air

Best Of: The life and legacy of Fela Kuti / Michael Pollan on consciousness

February 21, 2026·48 min·5-min readnarrativearts
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This episode of Fresh Air Weekend explores two powerful forces shaping human consciousness: the revolutionary music of Nigerian Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti and the modern technological encroachment on the mind through AI and digital media. The show juxtaposes Fela’s politically charged, tr

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Jad Abumrad

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People

Fela KutiJad AbumradMichael PollanRussell HurlburtKalina Christoff

Books

A World Appears: A Journey into Consciousnessby Michael PollanHow to Change Your Mindby Michael Pollan

Topics

Artificial IntelligenceHistory Of ScienceLong Form JournalismMental HealthMusic Industry

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