Book HackA World AppearsBy Michael Pollan
In a Nutshell
Award-winning journalist Michael Pollan explores consciousness — the question of who we are and how our minds actually work, which has eluded scientists for centuries.
Favorite Quote
One reason why consciousness has proved such a hard nut for science and philosophy is because the only tool we can use to crack it is consciousness itself.
Michael Pollan
Introduction
Consciousness is what allows us to experience the world within and outside of ourselves. Without it, we would not be able to ask questions, make decisions, or draw conclusions.
Our consciousness has brought us philosophy, art, and science, yet all of these branches of knowledge fail to explain what consciousness actually is.
Michael Pollan is an award-winning journalist and science writer known for his bestselling books on philosophy, natural history, and culture, including The Omnivore's Dilemma (2006) and How to Change Your Mind (2018).
In his 2026 book, A World Appears, Pollan attempts to shed light on the different aspects of consciousness that shape our experience: sentience, feeling, thinking, and the self.
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