Zoë Schlanger: Do plants think? Why eating a salad may never feel the same again

Zoë Schlanger: Do plants think? Why eating a salad may never feel the same again

Published on Jan 14
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The Wild with Chris Morgan
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<p dir="ltr">Maybe you&rsquo;re eating an apple, or a piece of lettuce right now. Could be a broccoli stem or perhaps a lovely juicy tomato. If you are, are you wondering how intelligent that plant is? I&rsquo;d guess not. But here&rsquo;s a conversation that might make you think twice.&nbsp;</p> <p dir="ltr">Zo&euml; Schlanger, a science writer for the Atlantic, has written an eye-opening book on the topic. It&rsquo;s called&nbsp;<em>The Light Eaters: How the Unseen World of Plant Intelligence Offers a New Understanding of Life on Earth</em>.&nbsp;</p> <p dir="ltr">On today&rsquo;s episode, Chris sits down with Zo&euml; to talk about what it means for a plant to be intelligent, even without a brain, and how this revolutionary field of research might help us look at plant life a little differently.&nbsp;</p> <p dir="ltr"><em>We&rsquo;d love to hear what you think of THE WILD. Which shows did you like the best? What would you like to hear more of? If you have a moment please fill out </...