Nature’s Hidden Internet: How Plants, Trees, and Microbes Actually Communicate

Nature’s Hidden Internet: How Plants, Trees, and Microbes Actually Communicate

The big picture: While we’ve been building digital networks, nature has been operating the world’s most sophisticated communication system for millions of years. Plants, trees, and microbes constantly exchange information through chemical signals, creating a decentralized intelligence network that makes the internet look simple. Modern agriculture treats plants as isolated individuals competing for resources. The reality: Plants, trees, and microbes form collaborative networks that share information, resources, and mutual support—exactly what sustainable farming needs to understand and work with.