The Light Eaters: How the Unseen World of Plant Intelligence Offers a New Understanding of Life on Earth by Zoë Schlanger
Do plants have intelligence? Previously, we thought of humans as the only thinking beings. Today, we acknowledge some animal intelligence. What about plants? This book explores some ways in which plants show intelligence. Maybe they "see" light? They seem to alter their growth based on the light presence. There are also social behaviors seen with plants. They will work to support their kin, possibly at the expense of others. There are a plethora of examples that explore different types of plant intelligence. It is an intriguing, if fringe topic. However, many other areas of mainstream science were once fringe. There does seem to be some possibility. Alas, the delivery is quite muted and lacks the revolutionary enthusiasm.
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