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The Light Eaters

How the Unseen World of Plant Intelligence Offers a New Understanding of Life on Earth
Book • 2024
In 'The Light Eaters,' Zoë Schlanger delves into the world of plant intelligence, challenging our understanding of agency, consciousness, and intelligence.

The book takes readers on a global journey, highlighting the remarkable abilities of plants, such as their adaptive techniques, communicative abilities, and social behaviors.

Schlanger works closely with scientists to uncover the latest epiphanies in botanical research, revealing how plants have formed a parallel system of intelligence that is distinct from human and animal intelligence.

The book is a blend of science journalism, travelogue, and introspective journey, offering a fresh and transformative understanding of plants and their essential role in the ecosystem.

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Mentioned in 13 episodes

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Annaka Harris
, who interviews the author for her documentary series and praises the poetic and beautiful title.
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Seth Klarman
as a stunning book about plants and science.
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Robin Wall Kimmerer
as a recent book providing storytelling about the science of plant cognition.
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Eric Zimmer
as a book he is reading about plant intelligence.
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Seth Klarman
as a book about plants that eat light and have an intelligence far greater than almost anybody understands.
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Alexander Beiner
in a discussion about plant consciousness and the vitriolic reactions of some biologists to the concept of plant behavior.
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Michael Shermer
as a book about the new science of plant intelligence and cognition.
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Annaka Harris
for those interested in further research on plants' ability to detect sound.
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Avi Cooper
at the end of the podcast as a book about plant intelligence.
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Mentioned by Aisha Shah as the subject of tonight's talk.
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Zoë Schlanger
, detailing the new science of plant intelligence.
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Paul Hawken
as a book written by Zoe Slanger, discussing cutting-edge botany and the plant world.
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Emmanuel Vaughn Lee
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Zoë Schlanger
while discussing plant intelligence and its implications for our relationship with the living world.
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Jessica Stockton-Bagnulo
for its compelling writing style and exploration of plant intelligence.
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Mentioned by Zoe Schlanger as a popular book using plants as metaphors for ethics.
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Justine Paradis
as the author of the book discussed in the podcast.
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Carissa Carter
for its insights into plant intelligence.
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Paul Hawken
as a great read on botany and plant communication.
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Terry Gross
as a book about plant intelligence.
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