On Purpose with Jay Shetty

Michael Pollan: The Hidden Cost Of Constant Distraction (Use THIS Practice To Reclaim Your Attention, Clarity, And Inner Freedom)

February 16, 2026·1h 20m·5-min readconversationalphilosophy
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In this deeply reflective episode of On Purpose, Jay Shetty welcomes acclaimed journalist and author Michael Pollan to explore the nature of consciousness, the limitations of scientific materialism, and the transformative potential of meditation and psychedelics. Pollan argues that much

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Guest

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Michael Pollan

conversational on On Purpose with Jay Shetty

Mentions

Books, people, and resources mentioned in this episode.

People

Michael PollanJay ShettyFrancis CrickDacher KeltnerHenri BergsonAldous Huxley

Books

A World AppearsHow to Change Your Mindby Michael Pollan

Companies

Berkeley Center for the Science of Psychedelics

Research & Papers

Rotating Mask Illusion

Topics

Artificial IntelligenceMeditationMental HealthNeurosciencePhilosophySelf Improvement

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