# AW: What is conciousness? with Michael Pollan

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Published: 2026-04-19T00:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Author Michael Pollan ("A World Appears") discussed the science of consciousness and the human experience with bestselling author Michael Lewis. This event took place at the New Orleans Book Festival at Tulane University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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