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Michael asked this question about The Hidden Life of Trees: What They Feel, How They Communicate: Discoveries from a Secret World:
Why does the author struggle to convey simple scientific information? Also, why does he struggle to get the information technically accurate? Also, why does the author not define his terminology? Also, why does he skim over points requiring scientific examples? Also, why does he lean on subjective ideas rather than using a decent PubMed search? Also, why are a number of his scientific comparisons incorrect?
Clare Snow Because the author is writing psuedo-science and anthropomorphism has no place in science writing, for any audience. Trees are trees, not people.

A big…moreBecause the author is writing psuedo-science and anthropomorphism has no place in science writing, for any audience. Trees are trees, not people.

A big problem with the book is Wohlleben's incorrect assumption that correlation leads to causation. Just because X happened, doesn't mean Y caused X. It's a common misconception among people without a background in research. Two completely unrelated things might have caused X and Y.(less)
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by Peter Wohlleben
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