Do Plants ‘Think’? We Might Not Know Enough about Consciousness to be Certain

Can plants “think?" Do they “talk” to one another? These are
questions that scientists are asking—and the answers might surprise
you. Zoë Schlanger, climate reporter at The Atlantic, sits down
with Science Quickly host Rachel Feltman to discuss her new book
The Light Eaters, which explores the surprising science of plant
intelligence.  Related Reading: Brains Are Not Required When
It Comes to Thinking and Solving Problems—Simple Cells Can Do It
How Plant Intelligence Can Soothe Climate Anxiety Email us at
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