Episode Appearances
Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard · Apr 1, 2026
Michael Pollan Returns (on consciousness)
“Consciousness researcher who shifted from materialism to idealism after ayahuasca experiences”
Consciousness definition and the hard problem of subjective experienceEvolution of consciousness and theory of mind in social primatesPlant sentience and neurobiology of plants
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How to Be a Better Human · Mar 23, 2026
How to understand your own consciousness (w/ Michael Pollan)
“Scientist whose metaphysical understanding of consciousness shifted after ayahuasca experience”
Consciousness definition and measurementPlant sentience and plant neurobiologyPsychedelic therapy and consciousness research
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Chasing Life · Feb 27, 2026
The Miracle and Mystery of Consciousness
“Neuroscientist profiled in the book; developing technology to detect consciousness in minimally conscious patients”
Definition and nature of consciousnessNeuroscience of consciousness and brain localizationPsychedelic therapy and consciousness research
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