A World Appears
Tuesday, February 2, 2027
No charge
Reservations required
5:30 p.m., King Library
Please note this is a book discussion without the author present.
A World Appears explores the enduring mystery of consciousness and what it means to have a subjective experience of the world. Blending science, philosophy, and storytelling, Michael Pollan examines cutting-edge research and unconventional ideas—from neuroscience and AI to plant intelligence and psychedelics—to better understand how awareness arises. This thought-provoking book invites readers to reflect on the nature of the mind and our connection to the world around us.
Facilitator: Dr. Diana Barrett
No charge
Reservations required
5:30 p.m., King Library
Please note this is a book discussion without the author present.
A World Appears explores the enduring mystery of consciousness and what it means to have a subjective experience of the world. Blending science, philosophy, and storytelling, Michael Pollan examines cutting-edge research and unconventional ideas—from neuroscience and AI to plant intelligence and psychedelics—to better understand how awareness arises. This thought-provoking book invites readers to reflect on the nature of the mind and our connection to the world around us.
Facilitator: Dr. Diana Barrett