I believe that mycelium is the neurological network of nature. Interlacing mosaics of mycelium infuse habitats with information-sharing membranes. These membranes are aware, react to change, and collectively have the long-term health of the host environment in mind. The mycelium stays in constant molecular communication with its environment, devising diverse enzymatic and chemical responses to complex challenges.
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Paul Stamets was a contemporary American mycologist. Paul Edward Stamets is an American mycologist and entrepreneur who sells various mushroom products through his company. He is an author and an advocate of medicinal fungi and mycoremediation. Read more on Wikipedia →

Themes

  • Change — Embracing transformation, growth, and new beginnings
  • Nature — Appreciation for the natural world and our place within it

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