Consciousness: Are Fungi Imaginary?

[EnRoute]

Hi.

I've stumbled upon this mind-blowing documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PbcIQpmiZ3Y

What are your thoughts on it? And does consciousness play an important role in the evolution of human beings?

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Fungi are true survival specialists. They can live without air and sunlight, and cope with heat and cold. Some species of fungi even emit radiation. So what lessons do fungi have for the people who study them? Fungi belong to some of the oldest living organisms on Earth. There are over 120 thousand known species of fungi, and it’s estimated there could be far more - over six million worldwide. And they’re everywhere - out-of-doors, and in the bodies of humans and animals. Some researchers believe that fungi can provide clues as to how humans can better adapt to global warming because they’ve survived every major climate change that’s taken place over the course of millions of years. Professor Vera Meyer, of the European think tank EUROFUNG, says, "We must more precisely examine and exploit the diversity of fungi." The scientists have another objective as well: They hope to use fungi to develop innovative, organic production methods. It may be possible to "grow" fungi-based fabrics, packaging, furniture, and perhaps even building materials in the not too distant future. What is known as fungal biotechnology has long played a major role in the chemical and pharmaceutical industry. Yeast fungus is the primary component of bread and beer. Other fungi are used to produce enzymes to make food, detergents, paper, and medicines. Life-saving penicillin is based on mold fungi, and fungal components could be used to develop the next generation of antibiotics. Yet when spores cause mysterious diseases, a fungus among us can also pose a serious health threat.

 

[Thought Art]

I don't understand what you are asking. I think you require more reading and study. Are they imaginary compared to what? Anything else?

[Nahm]

Fungi’s tend to unveil fun guys. 

[Bodhitree]

You should listen to some Terence McKenna, talking about his (psychedelic) experiences with The Mushroom. He seemed pretty convinced it was something on the order of an alien intelligence.