Light Eaters

Plants exhibit remarkable biological creativity, adapting ingenious methods for survival while rooted in one spot. Recent scientific discoveries reveal their abilities to communicate, recognize kin, behave socially, hear sounds, and store memories. This book delves into the intricate world of green life, challenging our understanding of agency and intelligence by showing how plants have developed a parallel system of smarts. Through global journeys with scientists, the author explores what we can learn from these thriving organisms and what we owe them once we grasp their rich capabilities.