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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.
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 10 episodes
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Annaka Harris , who interviews the author for her documentary series and praises the poetic and beautiful title.
Annaka Harris , who interviews the author for her documentary series and praises the poetic and beautiful title.
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#927 - Annaka Harris - Unpacking The Mystery Of Consciousness
Mentioned by Robin Wall Kimmerer as a recent book providing storytelling about the science of plant cognition.
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The Antidote To Not-Enoughness | Robin Wall Kimmerer
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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What Truly Matters? Iain McGilchrist, Un-Social Experiments and The Leviathan
Recommended by Annaka Harris for those interested in further research on plants' ability to detect sound.
Annaka Harris for those interested in further research on plants' ability to detect sound.
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PREVIEW: CHAPTER 4: Plants and Parasites
Mentioned by Aisha Shah as the subject of tonight's talk.
236. Zoë Schlanger with Brooke Jarvis: The Light Eaters
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Paul Hawken as a book written by Zoe Slanger, discussing cutting-edge botany and the plant world.
Paul Hawken as a book written by Zoe Slanger, discussing cutting-edge botany and the plant world.
Paul Hawken: A Love Letter to the Flow of Life
Mentioned by Emmanuel Vaughn Lee and 
Zoë Schlanger while discussing plant intelligence and its implications for our relationship with the living world.
Zoë Schlanger while discussing plant intelligence and its implications for our relationship with the living world.
The World Is a Prism, Not a Window – A Conversation with with Zoë Schlanger
Recommended by Jessica Stockton-Bagnulo for its compelling writing style and exploration of plant intelligence.
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