Michael Pollan's book, The Botany of Desire is one of the best books I have read. It takes a deeper look into how plants have evolved to fit human needs. The book focuses on four plants that have embodied things that humans desire. Apples the desire for sweetness, Tulips the desire for Beauty, Marijuana the desire for intoxication, and Potatoes the desire for control.
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
The Botany of Desire
Michael Pollan's book, The Botany of Desire is one of the best books I have read. It takes a deeper look into how plants have evolved to fit human needs. The book focuses on four plants that have embodied things that humans desire. Apples the desire for sweetness, Tulips the desire for Beauty, Marijuana the desire for intoxication, and Potatoes the desire for control.
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