The first living organism beyond the occasional teenager to rely solely on social media for survival is the Meet Eater plant. That plant was a social experiment by a student at the University of Queensland in Australia, designed to promote the relationship between humans and plants.
The plant is "watered" when physical contact is applied, and nutrients are given when you "hang out" with it on Facebook. If too much attention is given to it the Meet Eater plant however, it will politely request some quiet time, so it isn't smothered with affection.
What's Driving This Trend
- Living Organisms on Social Media
- The Meet Eater plant demonstrates the potential for living organisms to rely on social media for survival.
- Human-plant Relationships
- The social experiment highlights the importance of promoting and exploring the relationship between humans and plants.
- Interactive Plant Care
- The Meet Eater plant showcases the concept of providing care and nourishment to plants through social interactions.
Who This Affects Most
- Social Media
- The Meet Eater plant opens up possibilities for incorporating living organisms into social media platforms, creating new engagement opportunities.
- Agriculture
- The concept of using social interactions to provide nutrients and care to plants presents potential advancements in agricultural practices.
- Environmental Conservation
- Exploring the relationship between humans and plants on social media can contribute to raising awareness about environmental conservation and ecological balance.
