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Philosophy · 20 min

A World Appears: A Journey into Consciousness

By Michael Pollan

This episode delves into the profound idea that our conscious experience of the world isn't a passive reception, but an active, dynamic construction by our brains. We explore how perception, attention, and belief weave the subjective reality we inhabit.

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Philosophy
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What it is about

consciousness, perception, reality

Who it is for

Best suited to listeners who want a clearer working understanding of consciousness, perception, reality and better judgment in how they apply it.

The author

Michael Pollan brings a credible and useful lens to consciousness, perception, reality, with enough subject command to make the book worth hearing.

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Michael Pollan

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