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[–] robot_dog_with_gun@hexbear.net 1 points 1 month ago (2 children)

some plants respond to stimuli, they aren't sapient. cuss out your local science fiction editor.

[–] LodeMike@lemmy.today 3 points 1 month ago

Literally all life responds to stimuli

[–] mathemachristian@hexbear.net 2 points 1 month ago

Plants arent sentient. water reacts to "stimuli", reacting to your surroundings does not imply sentience 🤦