Michael Pollan

Michael Pollan (born 1955) is an American author and journalist whose work explores the intersections of food, agriculture, nature, and human health. He is widely known for examining how modern food systems shape what we eat and how we live, notably in *The Omnivore’s Dilemma*. Pollan has also written about the cultural and scientific history of psychoactive substances, including in *How to Change Your Mind*. Across his books and essays, he combines reporting with narrative storytelling to make complex topics accessible to general readers. His writing has helped popularize public debate about industrial farming, dietary choices, and the renewed study of psychedelics.