Best Of: Brittney Griner / Discovering Plant Intelligence

This podcast episode explores the journey of WNBA star Brittney Griner, who faced imprisonment in Russia due to a misunderstanding involving medical marijuana. Griner's release and negotiation for freedom are discussed, along with her achievements in basketball, upcoming memoir, and pregnancy. The episode also delves into the challenges faced by the speaker after being released from imprisonment in Russia, their personal struggles and recurring nightmares. It highlights the discrimination faced by a basketball star and sheds light on the emotional toll of their journey. The experiences of a female basketball player in Russia, the conditions in detention centers and penal colonies, exposure to Russian propaganda, and the importance of prison reform are also discussed. The episode further explores the intriguing world of plant intelligence research, including the concept of consciousness and agency beyond humans. It emphasizes the remarkable behavior and sensing abilities of plants, challenging traditional notions of intelligence. The episode concludes with a conversation with author Zoe Schlanger, discussing her book on plant intelligence and its implications for climate change.