Michael Pollan (Extended)
February 23, 2026
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February 23, 2026
Michael Pollan (Extended)
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<p>Best-selling author Michael Pollan returns to The Late Show to chat with Stephen about the difference between awareness and consciousness, and what the latest science says about life forms like bacteria, insects and plants. Grab a copy of his latest book, “A World Appears: A Journey Into Consciousness,” available everywhere next Tuesday. </p>
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