"My guess is that the plants can communicate with and exchange resources with other plants on the opposite side of the continent."
Not just plants, the noosphere of information permeates the whole planet, and we're able to tap into it as well...
There is the countless phenomenon related to this, one being the coincidences of unrelated scientific discoveries happening simultaneously in different parts of the globe.
Regardless, I am finding it more and more futile to try and 'improve' upon nature. There is nothing in our technocratic world that our natural would haven't done better. So, my path now is one that is to cultivate a better relationship with the natural world and work with her cycles and rhythms to create the best life. Opposed to trying to fight them with 'improvements'. Seriously, we do way more meaningless work than we need to!
I recall reading Herbert's Dune series and realizing the technical advance need not be only limited to overcoming our environment. Improvements in human abilities, shift in perspectives and paradigms, or living in hostile environments by adjusting social discipline are all measures of techincal advance. I think modern men over-value one type of technology over others.
"I think modern men over-value one type of technology over others."
Ahhh another monoculture :) Mono-tech. Mono-food, mono-god, mono-tech, mono-dimension... Another element in the process of consolidating reality.
I like this view, technology need not be limited to the material plane. I would have used different words, but I love the connection this made :) Thank you!! You just again inspired my next thought piece :)