On Being with Krista Tippett Michael Pollan and Katherine May - The Future of Hope 4
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Jan 20, 2022 AI Snips
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Pollan's Early Gardening
- Michael Pollan's interest in plants goes back to his childhood, inspired by his grandfather's vegetable garden.
- As a child, he even had his own garden where he sold produce to his mother.
Co-evolution with Plants
- Humans and plants, especially domesticated ones, have co-evolved, creating a symbiotic relationship.
- While we may think we're in charge, we're often doing the bidding of plants, like bees pollinating flowers.
Caffeine's Altered State
- Regular caffeine consumption alters our consciousness; what we consider "normal" is a caffeinated state.
- Giving up caffeine can reveal this, as Pollan did during a three-month caffeine fast.