Michael Pollan – American journalist and author of the late 20th and 21st centuries, known for «The Omnivore’s Dilemma» and «How to Change Your Mind». His works blend science, culture, and memoir, reshaping how we think about food, health, and consciousness.
✨ Born in 1955 on Long Island, New York, into a literary family. 📚 Studied English at Bennington College and journalism at Columbia University. 🌱 Early books focused on gardening and humanity’s relationship with nature. 📖 «The Omnivore’s Dilemma» (2006) revolutionized public discourse on food and agriculture. 🥗 Famous for the maxim: “Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants.” 🌍 Became a leading voice in the sustainable food and mindful eating movement. 🧠 In «How to Change Your Mind» (2018), explored psychedelics and their therapeutic promise. 🎬 His works inspired documentaries and Netflix series (Cooked, How to Change Your Mind). 👨🏫 Teaches at Harvard and UC Berkeley, lecturing on food, nature, and culture. 💡 Renowned for turning complex science into engaging storytelling. 😄 Once joked he writes about food not because he’s a gourmet, but because he “never manages to leave the dinner table on time.”