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Paul Stamets: 6 ways mushrooms can save the world

http://www.ted.com Mycologist Paul Stamets studies the mycelium -- and lists 6 ways that this astonishing fungus can help save the world.  
 
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LucidDreamTricks (2 days ago) Show Hide
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Wow, that was the best TED ever!
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ul is the man and auther of many heady book i support the idea. fuck anyone who doesn't......My friend I do not know who you are but this comment is not of my doing. I am the only TheButterflygarden....sorry
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clinthoody (4 days ago) Show Hide
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No wonder there are those wanting to cut down and destroy old growth forests allegedly for fire control.
SaNka1NdaHoUs3 (1 week ago) Show Hide
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herb can also save the world, thank God i found out mushrooms can save da world, too. imagine using herb and mushrooms to save the world, over grow the government. think green!
darealteflon (2 weeks ago) Show Hide
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YES the earth is a living being and we are u can say organisms living within (put here by thee creator)& yes he is very insightful but we must examin everything before coming to conclusions remember the interview he said that he work with the government (but also know that it's not the hold government it's a small %percent% )why now ? How long have he known this?I'm not saying dont listen to the information I'm not ,Because all information is good information as long as youresearch the issues .
randomguy1774 (2 weeks ago) Show Hide
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this guy is really insightful. listen up.
Andyhgn53k (2 weeks ago) Show Hide
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Welcome to GHIA the Earth is a living being your mushrooms are its nerves!
What a beautiful being Earth is!
Regards
Andy
PS you don't want to go where I have been!
Khobraz (2 weeks ago) Show Hide
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wow giant mushrooms
treesurfer78 (2 weeks ago) Show Hide
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Absolutely fantastic. Wonderful to see someone who is so enthusiastic, knowledgable and proactive. I wish I could be even half as clever and he. I wish him all the best.

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