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BIG TECHNOLOGY Assertion Supported
Pollan: Plants can be anesthetized with the same chemicals that sedate humans
“The other thing that kind of blew my mind was you can anesthetize plants.”
Michael Pollan Feb 25, 2026 ▶ 49:43 Can AI Become Conscious? — With Michael Pollan
BIG TECHNOLOGY Assertion Partly supported
Pollan: 72% of American Teens Use AI for Companionship
“72% of American teens turn to AI for companionship already.”
Michael Pollan Feb 25, 2026 ▶ 8:46 Can AI Become Conscious? — With Michael Pollan
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