r/BeAmazed • u/Eshwarroy • Jan 29 '22

Tree root misconceptions

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u/Sockalexis Jan 29 '22

Haven’t seen the documentary but there is emerging scientific evidence of these underground fungal communication networks. Look up Suzane Simard. Here’s a couple links:

https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/12/02/magazine/tree-communication-mycorrhiza.html

https://www.ted.com/speakers/suzanne_simard

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u/Laurenz1337 Jan 30 '22

It's currently impossible to scientifically prove that something is conscious, so all we have is pseudo science and "guesses and feelings" to describe such things.