n this Episode I spoke to Michael Pollan, New York Times Bestselling Author, Ivy League Professor and Author of the excellent psychedelic science primer, ‘How to Change Your Mind: What the New Science of Psychedelics Teaches Us About Consciousness, Dying, Addiction, Depression and Transcendence’ Michael is a self-described ‘immersive journalist’ and therefore his field notes and perspective as a reluctant, middle-aged psychonaut have proven an invaluable aid to those of us who understand that discussions about psychedelics must take place in every corner of society. Michael seems to understand that a civic discourse must include a truly cross-sectional representation of society, and the more nuanced and longstanding such a conversation is the more chance we have of optimally rolling out the power of these substances to everyone who wishes to avail. The better informed the gallery is, the less that politicians will be able to play to it.