AI Can Simulate Thought, But Can It Feel? A New Book Examines Consciousness

Science still cannot explain consciousness. Michael Pollan questions awareness, the brain, and reality in a bold new inquiry.
New Scientist

Can Michael Pollan crack the problem of consciousness in his new book?

What is consciousness? It is one of the most perplexing questions in science. You would expect our intimacy with it to give us a leg up in understanding how it works, but this has proven to be more of ...
The New York Times

Michael Pollan Wants to Know Where Consciousness Comes From

“A World Appears” explores what makes you you. Credit...By Daniel Savage Supported by By David Eagleman David Eagleman is a neuroscientist at Stanford University and the author of eight books, most ...
The Guardian

‘Our consciousness is under siege’: Michael Pollan on chatbots, social media and mental freedom

In his new book, the celebrated author explains why we need ‘consciousness hygiene’ to defend ourselves from AI and dopamine-driven algorithms Each day when you wake up, you come back to yourself. You ...
The Guardian

‘I’m the psychedelic confessor’: the man who turned a generation on to hallucinogens returns with a head-spinning book about consciousness

With the Omnivore’s Dilemma and How to Change Your Mind, Michael Pollan transformed our understanding of food and drugs. Can he do the same for our sense of self? Several years ago, Michael Pollan had ...