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Your Houseplants Can Think with Zoë Schlanger

Factually! with Adam Conover

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The Sentience and Communication of Houseplants

Exploring the idea of houseplants as active beings capable of communication, this chapter discusses plant intelligence, evolution, and interaction with humans. From Vavilovian mimicry in response to human intervention to the chemical signaling of alarm calls, plants are portrayed as socially interactive and strategic organisms, challenging traditional perceptions of their behavior and consciousness.

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