What if aliens were plant based life? On this explainer, Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice explore the bias we have towards other species and kingdoms, from an outside lense. Why do we prefer to kill one animal over another? Is there such thing as an ethical mousetrap? Plus, we break down what it would be like for plant-based sentient life to watch us on Earth. What would they think of the produce section of the grocery store? What would they think of the fact we don’t photosynthesize for food? Timestamps: 00:00 - Can you be species-ist? 2:00 - Starry Messenger 5:00 - If aliens were plant based sentient life Get the NEW Cosmic Queries book (5/5 ⭐s on Amazon!): https://amzn.to/3dYIEQF Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/startalkradio FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE to StarTalk: Twitter: http://twitter.com/startalkradio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StarTalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startalk About StarTalk: Science meets pop culture on StarTalk! Astrophysicist & Hayden Planetarium director Neil deGrasse Tyson, his comic co-hosts, guest celebrities & scientists discuss astronomy, physics, and everything else about life in the universe. Keep Looking Up! #StarTalk #NeildeGrasseTyson