Observe the forest floor closely, and a new world emerges. The world as we know it wouldn't exist without fungi. Fungi have been around for more than a billion years - working as the natural world's architects and alchemists. Since the dawn of human civilization, we've harnessed their powers. Our lives are richer as fruit is turned to wine, and yeasts raise our bread and ferment our beer or ale. Penicillin, chocolate, soy sauce, miso, and detergent rely on fungi to be produced. Psychoactive compounds found in some fungi alter our experiences of connection, creativity, and even love. By harnessing fungi to transform organic matter, diverse and innovative solutions to social and ecological issues are uncovered. Personal journey "Is everything alright? Are you eating all of these!?" Some friends voice concerns for my well-being after I post a series of strange and unique mushroom photos online. Others marvel and are genuinely interested. The reaction is typical -
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