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The Secret Life of Plants

A Fascinating Account of the Physical, Emotional, and Spiritual Relations Between Plants and Man

Book • 1989

Christopher Bird

This book delves into the inner world of plants, uncovering their responses to human care and nurturing, their ability to communicate with humans, their reactions to music, lie-detection abilities, and creative powers.

It highlights the deep relationship between humans and nature, emphasizing the importance of environmental protection.

Mentioned by

Justine Paradis

Mentioned in 6 episodes

Mentioned by

Danny Jones

as a book about a CIA polygrapher who polygraphed a plant.

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Mentioned by

Shane Gillis

in reference to a book he read as a child and liked.

Ep 568 - Hollywood Night Cast

Mentioned by

Roman Mars

as a book published in 1973 that argued plants were capable of thought and feeling, influencing the 70s plant craze.

Say Aloe to My Little Frond

Mentioned by

Steve Paulson

as a book that made outlandish claims about plant abilities.

Plant Intelligence

Mentioned by

Wade Davis

in the context of plants responding to music.

What Lies Beneath the Surface: Anthropologist Wade Davis

Mentioned by Zoe Schlanger as a book that set back the field of plant neuroscience.

The Vegan Nightmare! Do Vegetables Have Souls?

Mentions a book that references a Russian botanist by name.

Jon L. Pitt, "Botanical Imagination: Rethinking Plants in Modern Japan" (Cornell UP, 2025)

Publication of a book that may be familiar to listeners, exploring pseudoscience.

Jon L. Pitt, "Botanical Imagination: Rethinking Plants in Modern Japan" (Cornell UP, 2025)

Mentioned by

Caroline Roper

as a 1973 book that combined legitimate science with pseudoscience, sparking the cultural idea of trees communicating.

84: Tree Talk & Trading Card Art

Mentioned by

Justine Paradis

as a book that negatively impacted the field of plant science for decades.

The not-so-secret life of plants

Mentioned by

Paul Chek

when discussing the sentience of plants and their response to human emotions.

EP 324 — Jake Takiff: Farming: Our Path to Health and Freedom

Mentioned by

Jemma Foster

as the inspiration for a plant communication device.

Jemma Foster on Alchemy, Plant Consciousness and Vibrational Medicine - E64

Mentioned by

Ferris Jabr

as a 1973 book that claimed plants had souls, emotions, and musical preferences, sparking debate about plant intelligence.

The Sunday Read: ‘The Social Life of Forests’

Mentioned by

Wade Davis

when discussing the importance of understanding the underground networks of plants.

What Ancients Cultures Have To Teach Us About Being Human And Happy with Wade Davis

Mentioned by

Tom Bilyeu

in relation to the discussion of plant intelligence and communication.

5 Nutrition Tips To Fix Your Health And Live Longer

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