Bonus: Death, Taxes, and Consciousness (with Michael Pollan)

April 2, 2026

Bonus: Death, Taxes, and Consciousness (with Michael Pollan)

By CAFE Insider

Show Notes

Does life truly have meaning without death? In the Stay Tuned podcast bonus for Insiders, author Michael Pollan and Preet discuss what differentiates humans from machines. Plus, is it possible to control our own thoughts?

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