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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[cokeduphobit64]

He used to have a stuttering problem when he was younger, so I'd say he's doing pretty damn good for what he's had to overcome. Funny the only thing you can come up with after hearing such a fascinating talk is a lame attempt at a witty comment.

[audiowiz]

This guy could build a spaceshuttle with mushrooms.

[heca906]

i love shrooms.

[grumgrog]

Who the fuck would dislike this?

[Goneformilesnow]

Mushrooms: nature's antibiotics, antiviral. Natural pesticides, new form of fuel, intelligent design.

[Rosyheart1]

Now Why would the D.O.D. be interested in You, My Friend...Heart You Paul & Dusty too!

Stay strong & be careful; the Dep't of Defense is not altruistic, innocent...they are Military!

[BigJyeTV]

I want to use mushrooms to kill off/repel termites

[Devoti]

this is the most mind blowing avatar-ish video ever. i have yet to see a video i find more amazing than this. awesome.

[jake1d]

Damn I'm late for an appointment, but this was worth it. So much potential. Rock on Doc Stamets. I've got one of his books, "The Mushroom Cultivator". It's a little advanced, for someone such as myself who goofed off in Bio Class, but it's so worth the read and not too hard on the think sponge. Those are some awesome oyster mushrooms too btw.

[wespolly]

I bet this genius will find a way to create houses out of mushrooms...and then it would become a real life mushroom kingdom from Super Mario Bros! 8D

[TheTvrulesthenation]

I'd like to hang out with Stamets, he seems like a fungi :P

...such a cliche joke lol