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Michael Pollan

Appearances: 1Shows: 1Latest: Feb 19, 2026

Latest appearance: Feb 19, 2026 on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert →

Michael Pollan is an author and journalist known for exploring the intersections of food, nature, and culture. He has written extensively about the ways our food choices impact health, society, and the environment.

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The Late Show With Stephen Colbert (1)
Are Insects And Plants Conscious? The Answer Might Be Yes. - Michael Pollan
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Are Insects And Plants Conscious? The Answer Might Be Yes. - Michael Pollan
Michael Pollan discusses whether insects and plants are conscious and the ideas in his new book A World Appears: A Journey Into Consciousness.
I Don't Think That AI Will Become Conscious - Michael Pollan
Interview
I Don't Think That AI Will Become Conscious - Michael Pollan
Michael Pollan explains why he does not think AI will become conscious while discussing the metaphor of computers and brains.

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