Can a Tiny Organism Transform Human Relations? (Ep. 34)
From The Shape of the World by Shape of the World Studios
May 9, 2025 · 28 min
About this episode
Artist Laurie Palmer discusses how understanding lichens can transform human relations.
Artist Laurie Palmer believes they can. In her book, The Lichen Museum, Laurie explores what we can gain from learning to see life the way a lichen does.
People in this episode
Guest: Laurie Palmer
Topics covered
- organisms
- human relations
- lichen
- art
- perception
Keywords
- lichen
- human relations
- art
- perception
- Laurie Palmer
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: The Lichen Museum
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