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Michael Pollan: The mystery and marvel of consciousness

Podcast: Clear+Vivid with Alan Alda
Published: Apr 7, 2026
Duration seconds: 2228
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Summary

Best known for his writings on food – and for his crisp summation of advice for healthy eating – “Eat food. Not too much. Mainly plants” – he has now taken a deep and very personal dive into the nature of consciousness.