zOMG! Plants can think and have feelings!

[laconicsax]

The only reason why that idea sounds like bullshit is because our Western modality seeks to separate humans from nature through holography.

There are shamans who agree--Shamans! They must have a better grasp of objective reality because they aren't tied down by rationalism and objectivity. They literally converse with plants and are given guidance.

[FiveGoodMen]

1. "they aren't tied down by rationalism and objectivity"

I think you can safely say that about 90% of America's citizens.

Spectacularly unencumbered!

[Silent3]

2. Not to mention "mercifully spared the ravages of intelligence". :) n/t

[FiveGoodMen]

4. Nicely put.

Always good to meet a Myers fan.

[TZ]

3. Don't get me started

If I see a reference to that POS "Secret life of Plants" book one more time I'm going to SCREAM! You would expect some actual reading and comphrension skills in a SCIENCE forum...:banghead:

[woo me with science]

5. They scream, too.

Remember? http://www.newscientist.com/article/mg15320720.800-stressed-plants-cry-for-help.html

That's why I enjoy picking them. :evilgrin:

[onager]

6. WT Ficus?

...our Western modality seeks to separate humans from nature through holography.

OK, I'm not up on woo-speak, I guess. Here in the real world, wouldn't that mean - "separate humans from nature through the process of using two laser beams to create a 3-dimensional image?"

I think the writer meant something based in the word "holistic." But as is usually the case, it's not clear.