Thinking About Thinking: A Review of ‘A World Appears’

Michael Pollan’s ‘Journey Into Consciousness’ is relevant to everyone.
Thinking About Thinking: A Review of ‘A World Appears’
"A World Appears: A Journey into Consciousness" by Michael Pollan gets us thinking about thinking. Penguin Press/Christopher Michel
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In his collection of bestselling nonfiction books, author Michael Pollan has developed a well-regarded reputation for dissecting complicated topics. He’s written a book on the modern industrial food culture, one on the deeper meaning behind how we prepare our food, and another on the increased use of psychedelics in the treatment of mental illness.

“A World Appears: A Journey Into Consciousness” may be considered a follow-up to his 2018 release “How to Change Your Mind.” In it, Pollan discussed a variety of psychedelics, mystical experiences, and consciousness.

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MJ Hanley-Goff
MJ Hanley-Goff
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MJ Hanley-Goff has written for Long Island’s daily paper, Newsday, the Times Herald-Record, Orange Magazine, and Hudson Valley magazine. She did a stint as editor for the Hudson Valley Parent magazine, and contributed stories to AAA’s Car & Travel, and Tri-County Woman. After completing a novel and a self-help book, she now offers writing workshops and book coaching to first time authors, and essay coaching to high school students.