Feature Interview: What is that voice in our heads?

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Of all the mysteries in all the world, the greatest one of all may be how our brains produce the feeling of being you. What is consciousness, the voice in our heads? Who better to go explore the mystery than Michael Pollan. His deep sense of curiosity has sent him searching for answers with acclaimed books on food, plants, and mind-altering substances. These questions are taking on even more urgency with the rise of artificial intelligence. Pollan guides readers through the latest science and biggest debates around consciousness, what it is, who has it, and where does it come from, in his newest book, A World Appears: A Journey into Consciousness.

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Of all the mysteries in all the world, the greatest one of all may be how our brains produce the feeling of being you. What is consciousness, the voice in our heads? Who better to go explore the mystery than Michael Pollan. His deep sense of...

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