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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?
Lesley Woodhead Hi Michael,

I'm with you, Michael, and we seem to be in the minority as far as the reviews on this page are concerned. I don't think your questions are…moreHi Michael,

I'm with you, Michael, and we seem to be in the minority as far as the reviews on this page are concerned. I don't think your questions are snarky but relevant. Many of the other reviewers seem to be happy to assume that because Wohlleben worked for the German equivalent of the Forestry Commission he has the authority to make what seem to me to be unsubstantiated claims about trees. (less)
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Ruiz Hoyo I think the point the man tries to make here is that making people aware of environmental issues requires empathy with all living beings and see them ...more
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Edith Michael's questions are not really questions. He does not really want to know why the author did these things, if he did indeed do them; Michael is ba ...more
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