The chapter delves into the interconnectedness of trees with the environment, exploring how they communicate and defend themselves through a fungal network. It also discusses the unique circulation of trees and their evolutionary relationship with animals and fungi, leading to a conversation about psychedelic mushrooms and the perception of reality.
Neil deGrasse Tyson is an astrophysicist, director of the Hayden Planetarium at the American Museum of Natural History, and host of "StarTalk Radio." His newest book, "Starry Messenger: Cosmic Perspectives on Civilization," is available now. www.haydenplanetarium.org/tyson/
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