The Minds of Plants with Paco Calvo: Are plants intelligent?

Paco Calvo leads the MINT Lab and is the renowned author of 'Planta Sapiens,' as we explore the revolutionary concepts of plant intelligence and co-evolution. In today’s rapidly advancing scientific world, the idea of plant intelligence often sparks a heated debate. Can plants think? Do they possess some form of intelligence or cognition? Paco Calvo, the renowned cognitive scientist and philosopher, presents compelling evidence suggesting that plants do indeed have a unique form of intelligence. Calvo elaborates on the critical role of ways plants make their way in the world, promoting a paradigm shift towards ecological humility and interconnectedness. This conversation underscores the importance of redefining scientific practices and education to better understand the vital yet often overlooked relationships between humans and plants. Embrace a new perspective on our ecological allies and their intrinsic value as we advocate for a more integrated and respectful approach to nature.

00:00 Introduction and Greetings
00:35 Exploring Plant Intelligence
01:40 Rethinking Robotics with Plant Inspiration
07:32 Darwin's Observations and Plant Behavior
13:05 Challenges in Recognizing Plant Intelligence
37:00 Educational Perspectives on Intelligence
46:11 Embracing the Intrinsic Value of Nature
47:55 Rethinking Intelligence and Co-Evolution
50:08 The Interconnectedness of Life
51:41 Understanding Plant Cognition and Sentience
53:55 The Role of Science and Subjective Biases
56:28 Exploring Plant Sensory Capabilities
01:05:02 The Concept of Love in Plant Life
01:24:05 Personal Reflections and the Joy of Observing Plants

Paco Calvo and the MINT lab in Murcia: https://www.um.es/mintlab/index.php/a...
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