Nick Hilden

The Best Classic Books That Feel Surprisingly Contemporary A great read can offer both insights into the present and a reminder that societies have faced similar crises before. Read More Sometimes celebrated classics end up collecting dust on a shelf for ... See more

Since the start of the so-called psychedelic renaissance some 25 years ago, writers have tackled the subject from the vantages of science, politics, mental health, productivity, creativity, spirituality, how-to, and even cooking. With his new book On Drug... See more

Since the start of the so-called psychedelic renaissance some 25 years ago, writers have tackled the subject from the vantages of science, politics, mental health, productivity, creativity, spirituality, how-to, and even cooking. With his new book On Drug... See more

We’re attempting to unravel the tangled web of literary influence by talking with the great writers of today about the writers of yesterday who inspired them. This month, we spoke with acclaimed journalists Michael Pollan (, ) and Elizabeth Kolbert (Life ... See more

Long hailed for his bestselling books on what we eat, it was while under the influence of one infamous edible in particular — psilocybin mushrooms — that journalist Michael Pollan began having big questions about the nature of awareness. Suddenly, the pla... See more