63 pages 2 hours read

Michael Pollan

How to Change Your Mind: What the New Science of Psychedelics Teaches Us About Consciousness, Dying, Addiction, Depression, and Transcendence (2018)

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2018

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Michael Pollan’s How to Change Your Mind offers an intriguing exploration of psychedelics, blending personal anecdotes with scientific research. Readers appreciate Pollan's engaging narrative and thorough investigation of the topic. However, some critique the book for its occasional bias and lengthy descriptions. Overall, it’s a thought-provoking read on a complex subject.

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Who Should Read How to Change Your Mind?

Readers who appreciate How to Change Your Mind by Michael Pollan are curious about the science and history of psychedelics and their potential to transform consciousness. Fans of Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari or The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg would find this book thought-provoking and insightful.

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Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Topics
Psychology
Depression / Suicide
Science / Nature
Genre
Psychology
Philosophy
Self Help