Biologist Michael Levin has dedicated much of his career to studying complex systems and their emergent properties. In a recent interview with msn.com, he addressed the idea that plants possess some form of consciousness or subjective experience, a notion often referred to as "plant minds." [1] Levin's work focuses on understanding how biological systems can exhibit behaviors that appear intelligent without necessarily having a mind in the traditional sense. However, his research has led him to conclude that this concept is not applicable to plants. Levin argues that while plants do show complex behaviors and adaptability, these are best explained by their evolutionary adaptations rather than any form of consciousness or subjective experience. [1] He emphasizes that plant cells communicate through chemical signals and hormones, which allow them to respond to environmental changes in a way that can be seen as intelligent but not conscious. [2] The Guardian has also covered this topic, highlighting Levin's skepticism towards the idea of plant minds. They reported on his research at MIT where he studies how plants sense their environment and make decisions based on these inputs. [2] Despite differing perspectives on whether plants have a mind or consciousness, both sources agree that Levin's work challenges conventional views on biological systems.