How to Change Your Mind | What the New Science of Psychedelics Teaches Us About Consciousness, Dying, Addiction, Depression, and Transcendence | Michael Pollan

An illuminating exploration of the science, history, and evolving conversation surrounding psychedelics and human consciousness.

In How to Change Your Mind, acclaimed author Michael Pollan investigates the renewed scientific interest in psychedelic-assisted therapy while exploring the broader questions these substances raise about consciousness, healing, and what it means to be human. Blending neuroscience, history, memoir, and investigative journalism, Pollan offers a thoughtful and accessible examination of one of the most significant developments in modern mental health research, inviting readers to approach the subject with curiosity, critical thinking, and an open mind.

✨ Why We Chose It

● One of the most influential contemporary books on psychedelics and consciousness.
● Explores emerging scientific research alongside historical and cultural context.
● Combines neuroscience, psychology, journalism, and personal reflection.
● Encourages thoughtful dialogue around healing, mental health, and human consciousness.

✨ Inside

● The history of psychedelic research and its resurgence.
● Contemporary studies on mental health and psychedelic-assisted therapy.
● Michael Pollan's personal experiences and investigative reporting.
● Reflections on consciousness, mortality, meaning, and the human mind.

✨ Perfect For

● Readers interested in neuroscience and consciousness studies.
● Exploring the history and future of psychedelic research.
● Learning about emerging approaches to mental health.
● Anyone curious about the relationship between the brain, perception, and human experience.

✨ Mercurius Note

We chose this book because it brings clarity and balance to one of today's most important conversations. Through careful research and thoughtful storytelling, Michael Pollan invites readers to explore the evolving science of consciousness with both curiosity and discernment.

✨ Details

Author: Michael Pollan

Publication Date: May 15, 2018

Format: Paperback

Pages: 464

Dimensions: 6.26 × 1.5 × 9.52 in

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