Appears On
Episode Appearances
Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard · Apr 1, 2026
Michael Pollan Returns (on consciousness)
“Researcher studying impact of technology on human relationships and conversation quality”
PBS News Hour - Full Show · Feb 28, 2026
Can AI companionship cure loneliness – or deepen it?
“MIT sociologist and clinical psychologist; founding director of MIT's Initiative on Technology and Self; expert on AI attachment risks.”
10% Happier with Dan Harris · Feb 25, 2026
Michael Pollan On: Reducing Rumination, Reclaiming Your Attention From the Machines, and MDMA-Assisted Therapy
“MIT sociologist discussing how technology reduces conversation to words only, losing embodied human interaction”
On Purpose with Jay Shetty · Feb 16, 2026
Michael Pollan: The Hidden Cost Of Constant Distraction (Use THIS Practice To Reclaim Your Attention, Clarity, And Inner Freedom)
“Sociologist quoted on how technology causes humans to forget what life is about”
The Bulwark Podcast · Dec 26, 2025
Kara Swisher: We're in an 'Eat the Rich' Moment
“Scholar studying synthetic relationships and chatbot impacts on human connection”
How to Be a Better Human · Nov 10, 2025
Why you need to learn how to fight in a relationship (w/ Dr. Julie and John Gottman)
“Cited for research on loss of face-to-face communication skills due to technology”