The Spectator

  • The mystery of what makes us special remains unsolved

    After spending six years investigating where consciousness comes from, Michael Pollan finds no overarching explanation Consciousness is thought by many to define what it is to be human. We know that animals are conscious to some extent, but they don’t have what we have in that department. So if we can explain how human self-awareness…

  • Might LSD be good for you?

    Many psychedelic drugs are non-addictive, and can be helpful in treating all sorts of psychological conditions, argues Michael Pollan.