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npr. org > 03/11/2026 > nx-s1-5744034 > nprs-book-of-the-day-michael-pollan-a-world-appears

To understand consciousness, Michael Pollan looked at plants, AI and himself: NPR's Book of the Day

1+ mon, 3+ day ago  (209+ words) While researching a previous book, a mushroom trip in Michael Pollan's garden left him curious about the boundaries of consciousness. His latest project A World Appears explores the mystery of human consciousness through scientific, philosophical and psychedelic frameworks. In today's…...

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npr. org > 01/12/2026 > nx-s1-5674652 > nprs-book-of-the-day-matt-greene-the-definitions

'The Definitions' features dorm room conversation " with a dystopian twist: NPR's Book of the Day

3+ mon, 2+ day ago  (204+ words) Matt Greene's new novel The Definitions starts with new college dormmates getting to know each other. But there's a dystopian twist: The students have survived a virus that has erased people's memories. Nameless students attend school at The Center, where…...

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npr. org > 11/27/2025 > nx-s1-5623294 > scientific-method-the-science-and-stories-of-time-travel

Scientific Method: The Science And Stories Of Time Travel: 1 A

4+ mon, 2+ week ago  (187+ words) Have you ever fantasized about going back in time to relive a moment " or change it? Maybe you're more interested in traveling to the future where cars fly and the code to immortality has been cracked. If the idea of…...