Michael Pollan has investigated the inner workings of the mind, including in his books “The Omnivore’s Dilemma,” about why we eat the way we do, and “How to Change Your Mind,” about the science and uses of psychedelic drugs. With a new book out this month, “A World Appears: A Journey Into Consciousness,” he has jumped into the deep end. “The Interview” host David Marchese says the book is both a personal and expansive survey of questions around human consciousness — what it is, what causes it, what it’s for and what the possible answers might mean for how we choose to live. With the rise of artificial intelligence, as well as the relentless political pressure on our attention, those questions, already profound, are becoming only more urgent. Read more: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/07/magazine/michael-pollan-interview.html “The Interview” features conversations with the world’s most fascinating people. Each week, co-hosts David Marchese and Lulu Garcia-Navarro talk to compelling, influential figures in culture, politics, business, sports and beyond — illuminating who they are, why they do what they do and how they impact the rest of us. Subscribe to “The Interview”: https://www.youtube.com/@theinterviewpodcast Download the New York Times app: https://bit.ly/4gZdoip #theinterview #ai