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

Michael Pollan joins Andrew Huberman to explore the nature of consciousness—from plant intelligence to the human psyche. They discuss how plants communicate and might possess sentience, altering our definitions of self-awareness. The conversation covers the role of the microbiome in shaping thoughts and feelings, and the ways psychedelics can dissolve the ego to reveal a collective consciousness. Pollan also shares practical insights on caffeine, the vagus nerve, and the importance of reconnecting with nature for a richer life.