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EPISODE · Jun 15, 2026 · 4 MIN

TROPISMS: WHY MOVEMENT HAS DIRECTION

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In this episode, we build on forced movements and explore tropisms—how organisms consistently move toward or away from environmental stimuli like light, gravity, and chemicals. Jacques Loeb uses these patterns to argue that direction in behavior may come from physical conditions rather than intention or choice.

In this episode, we build on forced movements and explore tropisms—how organisms consistently move toward or away from environmental stimuli like light, gravity, and chemicals. Jacques Loeb uses these patterns to argue that direction in behavior may come from physical conditions rather than intention or choice.

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