A Plant's-Eye View
Offered By: TED via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore a thought-provoking TED talk that challenges conventional views on human consciousness and evolution. Delve into author Michael Pollan's unique perspective as he invites the audience to consider the world from a plant's point of view. Discover how this 18-minute presentation questions the dominance of human-centric Darwinism and playfully suggests that plants, particularly corn, might be the true masterminds in Earth's evolutionary game. Gain insights into the complex relationships between humans and plants, and ponder the possibility that our role in nature may be more intertwined with plant life than previously imagined.
Syllabus
Michael Pollan: A plant's-eye view
Taught by
TED
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