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#326 – Annaka Harris: Free Will, Consciousness, and the Nature of Reality

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The Consciousness of Pea Tendrils

This chapter explores the unique growth behavior of pea tendrils, showcasing their coiling response to support and the intriguing idea of a plant's primitive memory. Through an experiment, it highlights how these tendrils may exhibit forms of decision-making and reaction similar to consciousness. The discussion further challenges our understanding of agency and identity in non-human organisms, urging listeners to reconsider the nature of intelligence and self-awareness.

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