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The Light Eaters

By Zoë Schlanger

This episode explores how plants, often seen as passive, are actually the foundational intelligence of our planet, constantly sensing, communicating, and shaping our world.

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“This episode explores how plants, often seen as passive, are actually the foundational intelligence of our planet, constantly sensing, communicating, and shaping our world.”

— Zoë Schlanger, The Light Eaters

What it is about

Plant intelligence, ecological awareness, natural systems

Who it is for

If you've ever felt a quiet wonder in a forest but struggled to articulate why it feels so alive, this will deepen your understanding of the silent, intricate intelligence at work, and this will help you see what to do next.

The author

Zoë Schlanger, an award-winning environmental journalist, brings a keen observational eye and rigorous reporting to reveal the complex, often overlooked, lives of plants, challenging our human-centric view of the natural world.

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Zoë Schlanger

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