Free Forum with Terrence McNally Episode 651: ZOE SCHLANGER, THE LIGHT EATERS: How the World of Plant Intelligence Offers a New Understanding of Life
Jul 4, 2024
Zoe Schlanger, an author renowned for her insights into plant intelligence, dives into the captivating world of botanical life. She discusses remarkable adaptations, like plants blending with their surroundings and even 'hearing' water. Schlanger shares her journey from journalism to exploring these fascinating topics, illuminating the complex communication between plants and animals. The conversation challenges conventional thinking about intelligence and consciousness, revealing how plants are unsung pioneers of life on Earth.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
Unlocking Plant Intelligence
02:50 • 16min
Ferns and the Journey to Plant Intelligence
18:56 • 7min
The Intrigue of Plant Intelligence
25:32 • 4min
The Intricacies of Plant and Insect Interactions
29:43 • 3min
The Intricacies of Plant Mimicry and Intelligence
32:20 • 6min
Plants: Unsung Pioneers of Life and Intelligence
38:32 • 19min