Pets (and their lazy cousins, houseplants) have partnered our species since long before recorded history. Why? Should this continue in the beautiful sustainable tactile imagined utopian future SOLACENE? Why was Ron allowed to bring a rat to Hogwarts? All these questions and more are covered by us in this week's episode.We also talk about our favorite textures of nature. Things get sensual, so listen! Contact us, or buy a handmade Solacene zine through this link! : https://www.solacene.org