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Rhiannon12866

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Fri Feb 20, 2026, 05:40 AM 9 hrs ago

Stephen Colbert - Guest Best-selling author Michael Pollan (2 videos)

Are Insects And Plants Conscious? The Answer Might Be Yes. - Michael Pollan



Best-selling author Michael Pollan returns to The Late Show to chat with Stephen about the difference between awareness and consciousness, and what the latest science says about life forms like bacteria, insects and plants. Stick around for more with Michael Pollan and grab a copy of his latest book, "A World Appears: A Journey Into Consciousness," available everywhere next Tuesday.





I Don't Think That AI Will Become Conscious - Michael Pollan



Stephen's fascinating conversation with author Michael Pollan continues with a look at how consciousness begins and whether AI will achieve it. "A World Appears: A Journey Into Consciousness" is available everywhere next Tuesday.
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Stephen Colbert - Guest Best-selling author Michael Pollan (2 videos) (Original Post) Rhiannon12866 9 hrs ago OP
I appreciate these, Rhiannon Easterncedar 7 hrs ago #1
His greatest line that I try to live by.."Eat REAL food, mostly PLANTS, not too much"..The not too much part is hard..nt mitch96 2 hrs ago #2

Easterncedar

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1. I appreciate these, Rhiannon
Fri Feb 20, 2026, 07:45 AM
7 hrs ago

The Pollan book that’s been waiting in the stack by my bed just got moved to the top. (And where did I put those mushrooms…)

mitch96

(15,756 posts)
2. His greatest line that I try to live by.."Eat REAL food, mostly PLANTS, not too much"..The not too much part is hard..nt
Fri Feb 20, 2026, 12:38 PM
2 hrs ago
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