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Journalist Becomes Advocate When Evidence Demands
- Michael Pollan shifts from journalist to advocate when evidence compels him and narrative nonfiction allows opinion at the end of long pieces.
- He distinguishes advocating for research and public education from evangelizing drug use.
Protect Independence When Engaging Publicly
- Keep independence when moving from journalism into advocacy and avoid aligning too closely with single interests.
- Consult trusted people (Pollan names his wife Judith) when deciding entanglements.
Building A Psychedelic Research Center
- Pollan helped found a psychedelic research center at Berkeley and funds public education programs and fellowships.
- He describes editing a twice-weekly newsletter and giving grants to support journalism in the field.