Episode
The Hidden Intelligence of Plants
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- Apr 13, 2026
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- 1552
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Summary
Can plants learn without a brain? Experiments with Mimosa pudica show they can habituate to stimuli and retain memory for weeks. In this episode, we explore how plants use chemical, electrical, and epigenetic signals to process information—and whether intelligence can exist without neurons. This episode includes AI-generated content.