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Best Of: Brittney Griner / Discovering Plant Intelligence

May 11, 2024
Brittney Griner, the WNBA star and two-time Olympic gold medalist, shares her harrowing story of nearly a year in a Russian prison, detailing the mental and physical struggles she endured. She reflects on her path to recovery and her new memoir, 'Coming Home.' Meanwhile, climate journalist Zoë Schlanger discusses her book 'The Light Eaters,' diving into the fascinating world of plant intelligence. She explores how plants communicate and respond to their environment, challenging perceptions of consciousness in the natural world.
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  • Brittney Griner shares her traumatic 300-day ordeal in Russian prisons over cannabis misunderstanding.
  • Exploration of plant intelligence challenges traditional views, highlighting their communication and responses to stimuli.

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Brittany Griner's Experience in Russian Prisons

Brittany Griner, WNBA star and two-time Olympic gold medalist, shares her harrowing 300-day experience in Russian prisons due to a misunderstanding involving medically prescribed cannabis. Griner faced intrusive questioning during psychiatric evaluations and the threat of placement in a psych ward, shedding light on her traumatic ordeal.

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