Name: Could fungi actually be the key to humanity's survival?
Uploaded: 2023-02-03T16:10:07Z
Duration: 14 min 29 s
Description: After a billion years of evolution, fungi are masters of invention and resilience. What wisdom can we draw from their long, remarkable existence? Mycologist David Andrew Quist explores how fungi's innate biointelligence, penchant for collaboration and incredible regeneration abilities can show us new ways to think about complex problems -- and may hold the secret to humanity's survival on Earth.

After a billion years of evolution, fungi are masters of invention and resilience. What wisdom can we draw from their long, remarkable existence? Mycologist David Andrew Quist explores how fungi's innate biointelligence, penchant for collaboration and incredible regeneration abilities can show us new ways to think about complex problems -- and may hold the secret to humanity's survival on Earth.

David Andrew Quist: Could fungi actually be the key to humanity's survival?

Could fungi actually be the key to humanity's survival?

Mycologist, entrepreneur and food creator

Fungi's billion-year history of adaptation and survival offers insights into resilience, hinting at solutions for humanity's future.

Exploring fungi as engineers of ecosystems, their potential in creating sustainable materials and food illustrates nature's ingenuity.

The vast, untapped fungal diversity holds keys to future innovations, urging a shift in perspective towards biointelligent solutions.