To flip our human-centered view, Mancuso proposes a fictional "Constitution" written by plants for all living beings. This constitution offers a model for a more sustainable human future by outlining several core principles:
Through their roots and symbiotic fungal networks (the "Wood Wide Web"), they exchange nutrients, support struggling neighbors, and share vital environmental data. La nazione delle piante
While humans tend to focus on the animal kingdom, animals make up only about 0.3% of the Earth's biomass. Plants represent approximately 85% of it. They are the foundation of survival for every other living organism on Earth, producing the oxygen we breathe and the chemical energy that fuels life. Without them, Earth would be as barren and lifeless as Mars or Venus. 🧠 Plant Intelligence and Communication To flip our human-centered view, Mancuso proposes a
Survival depends on symbiosis and working together rather than ruthless competition. Plants represent approximately 85% of it
Plants communicate and warn each other about dangers—such as insect attacks—by releasing volatile chemical compounds into the air.