Pollan’s journey into consciousness spans brains, plants, and AI
TL;DR
Michael Pollan’s A World Appears surveys consciousness across animals, plants, and AI, blending neuroscience, philosophy and personal exploration; the Times reviewer praises Pollan’s readable synthesis and measured skepticism toward hype around AI, while noting gaps (dreaming and hypnosis) and inviting readers to rethink what consciousness means in nature and machines.
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- A World Appears by Michael Pollan review – a kaleidoscopic exploration of consciousness The Guardian
- A World Appears: A Journey Into Consciousness Book Marks
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- A review of "A World Appears: A Journey Into Consciousness" by Michael Pollan. Psychology Today
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