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'The Interview': Michael Pollan Says Humanity Is About to Undergo a Revolutionary Change

February 7, 2026·38 min·4-min readinterviewphilosophy
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Michael Pollan’s new book, A World Appears: A Journey Into Consciousness, explores the nature of human consciousness, questioning its origins, purpose, and implications in an age of AI and political manipulation. He argues that consciousness is not merely a product of thought but rooted

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Michael Pollan

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Michael Pollanby Michael PollanDavid ChalmersThomas NagelAntonio DamasioMark SolmsDavid MarcheseMichael Levin

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A World Appears: A Journey Into Consciousnessby Michael PollanHow to Change Your Mindby Michael PollanThe Omnivore's Dilemmaby Michael Pollan

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Artificial IntelligenceBuddhismEthicsMental HealthNeurosciencePhilosophy

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