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Michael Pollan: A World Appears — A Journey Into Consciousness
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Michael Pollan: A World Appears — A Journey Into Consciousness

Thursday, April 16, 2026|Chicago, IL|by Chicago Humanities Festival

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About This Event

Michael Pollan traces the unmapped continent that is consciousness, bringing radically different perspectives — scientific, philosophical, literary, spiritual, and psychedelic. His book A World Appears examines how awareness can deepen our connection with the world. Book signing follows. At Francis W. Parker School.

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Philosophy

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Date & Time

Thursday, April 16, 2026

12:30 AM UTC - 1:45 AM UTC

Location

Chicago, IL

Chicago, IL, US

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Chicago Humanities Festival

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