What Humans, Animals and Plants Tell Us About Consciousness | Michael Pollan

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  @hubermanlab · 2 days ago · pinned

  Thank you for watching this discussion with Michael Pollan. Please click the subscribe tab and then the "bell" icon to subscribe to our channel here on YouTube and get notified when new content is posted. And thank you for your interest in science!   -- Andrew

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  @patriziaItalia-b1w · 2 days ago

  I absolutely loved this podcast! It reminded me of how my father lovingly cared for his plants. He treated his vegetable garden and houseplants just like his precious dog, with so much love and attention. Every morning, he would gently touch their leaves and stems, talk to them, and even play music for them. He believed they responded best to classical, soft rock, and reggae, especially when they “weren't feeling their best.” Some family members thought he was batshit crazy and into new age nonsense, but his plants were the healthiest I’ve ever seen. I have a feeling there was more to his methods that couldn’t quite be explained. I still treasure his old book, "Plants Are Like People" by Jerry Baker, which sits on my shelf, and I often refer to it for plant advice. My father truly believed his plants knew who he was and responded to his loving care. I don’t know why, but one thing’s for sure—my father had the most beautiful, thriving vegetable garden and houseplants I’ve ever seen.

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  @NeuroSomaticLabs · 2 days ago

  This conversation is a masterclass in shifting perspectives. Michael Pollan’s ability to bridge the gap between hard science and the philosophical &apos;hard problem&apos; of consciousness is truly rare. I was particularly struck by the discussion on how plants and microbes act as active players in our evolutionary story, reminding us that our sense of &apos;self&apos; is far more collective and symbiotic than we often realize.<br><br>In an age of digital noise, this reminder to look outward at nature as a teacher, rather than just a resource, is both grounding and essential. A brilliant, thought provoking dialogue that invites us to inhabit our own consciousness with more curiosity and less ego.

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  @StarFox6.4 · 2 days ago

  Awsome Monday Upload! Have a great, everyone! 🙌

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  @st-christian14 · 2 days ago (edited)

  Yesterday, I watched all three Michael Pollan interviews on Joe Rogan&apos;s podcast because I&apos;m currently reading his book &quot;How To Change Your Mind&quot; and was about to suggest him on your podcast. What a timing, Andrew! Mind-blowing really.

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  @CounselingCoachDavid · 2 days ago

  I am so glad that the conversation has turned so strongly towards what we do not know about life, and our interesting part within it. Stewart Brand said it in the late 60&apos;s. If we could only see how small we are on this interconnected ball falling through space, we would all sit back and recognize how much we are in this together. The 21st Century Man is upon us. As Terry Real says (my paraphrase), &quot;a boy looks for what is in it for them. A man seeks out where he could be of service.&quot; Michael Pollan is one of the many who are helping to usher us into the next stage of human development!

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  @KeredB94 · 2 days ago

  Huge fan of Michael Pollan. I’ve been looking forward to this for a long time.<br><br>His book “Cooked” is my personal favorite.

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  @kwilj · 2 days ago

  We are souls/consciousness having a human experience, not the other way around. Stay curious friends!

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  @hmellas9948 · 2 days ago

  I didn&apos;t expect my mind to be blown this early on a Monday morning. <br>Another literally amazing episode. Thank you both!

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  @caitlinjoubert9704 · 2 days ago

  When I saw Michael Pollan as the guest I screamed with joy. His books changed my life 15 years ago, I owe the start of my health journey to this man !!

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  @olgazavilohhina6854 · 2 days ago

  ¡Hola Profe!Outstanding conversation! Such a variety of discussed topics and mind boggling points of view.Thank You for all Your hard work and care for all of us.

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  @Mynd247 · 1 day ago

  &quot;If you smash the TV set, the broadcast doesn’t stop.&quot;<br>The idea that our brain doesn’t actually generate consciousness, but simply acts as an antenna tuning into it, completely broke my mind. The human ego just got thoroughly humbled in 2 hours.

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