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Mentioned in 16 episodes

The Light Eaters

How the Unseen World of Plant Intelligence Offers a New Understanding of Life on Earth

Book • 2024

Author

Zoë Schlanger

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.

Mentioned by

Jessica Stockton-Bagnulo

Mentioned in 16 episodes

Mentioned by

Annaka Harris

, who interviews the author for her documentary series and praises the poetic and beautiful title.

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Mentioned by

Seth Klarman

as a stunning book about plants and science.

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Mentioned by

Robin Wall Kimmerer

as a recent book providing storytelling about the science of plant cognition.

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Mentioned by

Eric Zimmer

as a book he is reading about plant intelligence.

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Mentioned by

Seth Klarman

as a book about plants that eat light and have an intelligence far greater than almost anybody understands.

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Mentioned by

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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Mentioned by

Anna Corinne

as a book about the scientific debate around plant intelligence, which she is currently reading.

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Mentioned by

Michael Shermer

as a book about the new science of plant intelligence and cognition.

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Recommended by

Annaka Harris

for those interested in further research on plants' ability to detect sound.

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Mentioned by

Avi Cooper

at the end of the podcast as a book about plant intelligence.

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Mentioned by

Peter Godfrey-Smith

as one of the contemporary books that will be discussed in the series.

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Mentioned by

Paul Hawken

as a beautiful book where Zoe Slanger spent eight years with botanists.

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Written by

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, detailing the new science of plant intelligence.

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Mentioned by

Emmanuel Vaughn Lee

and

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while discussing plant intelligence and its implications for our relationship with the living world.

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Mentioned by

Christopher Kimball

as a book written by Zoe Schlanger.

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Mentioned by

Tonya Mosley

as a new book exploring plant intelligence.

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Recommended by

Christopher Kimball

for its fascinating exploration of plant sentience.

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Recommended by

Jessica Stockton-Bagnulo

for its compelling writing style and exploration of plant intelligence.

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Mentioned by

Paul Hawken

, referencing Zoe Slanger's eight years of conversations with botanists about the living world.

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