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Fungal networks possess a capacity for solving novel problems, such as growing through a maze to locate the shortest path to the exit. Some researchers are expl
by KingFelix 6y ago
Fungal networks possess a capacity for solving novel problems, such as growing through a maze to locate the shortest path to the exit. Some researchers are exploring their electrical signalling to make what they call living fungal computers—not to perform calculations, but perhaps to act as environmental sensors that can report soil quality or pollution.
That's an interesting quote from the article. Mushrooms are pretty amazing, Paul Stamets blew my mind with his Ted talk years ago, they are something else that is for sure!
- zarmin 6y agoPaul Stamets is great! I've watched his Rogan episodes 4 or 5 times each. (2019) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xJ6Ym719urg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xJ6Ym719urg (2017) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mPqWstVnRjQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mPqWstVnRjQ
- bonestormii_ 6y agoTIL there is a spore-obsessed Trek character named after him: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Stamets_(Star_Trek) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Stamets_(Star_Trek)
- zachruss92 6y agoI never made this connection before, but given they use Mycelium Networks it makes complete sense.
- ithkuil 6y agoHow does it compare with simple chemical maze solvers like https://youtu.be/ztOk-v8epAg https://youtu.be/ztOk-v8epAg ?
- KingFelix 6y agoWhoa! This looks pretty wild, going down rabbit hole now. If I make it out I will report back!