Encyclopedia of Opinion
Question
Are plants conscious?
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Yes, plants are conscious

This position holds that plants possess a form of consciousness. Proponents point to the way plants sense light, gravity, touch and chemical signals, communicate through underground root networks, and adapt their behaviour, arguing that awareness need not require a brain.

Supporting arguments · 2

  1. Plants sense and respond to their environment, which is what awareness is
  2. Underground networks let plants communicate, implying a shared form of mind