David Haskell
Biologist and author focused on ecology and natural history, and author of How Flowers Made Our World; serves as the episode's expert on flowering plants and interconnectedness.
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Apr 14, 2026 • 37min
David Haskell: When the world burst into bloom
David Haskell, a biologist and author who studies ecology and how flowers shaped life, joins to explore flowering plants' rise and influence. He describes how flowers communicate with sight, scent and electricity. He highlights fruits, grasses, orchids and their roles in ecosystems. He also reflects on close observation, interconnectedness, and how floral life reshaped human evolution.
