We’re at a crossroads as to the direction of our technology (among other things) and we have a few questions ahead of us. Will we work with the Earth or against it as we continue the march of technological innovation? How can we learn from the natural world? Or will we ignore the treasure trove of information around us?

 

FROM MUSHROOMS TO THE MOON is a voicey look at the technology insights we can gain from fungi. As we look toward an uncertain future and seek equitable solutions, mushrooms have much to teach us, because fungi, the minuscule masters of forest decay, can serve as a living blueprint for an array of technologies that could lead to a more just, sustainable future.

 

The science of imitating living things and building new tech modeled on Nature’s nifty solutions is called biomimicry, and we’re poised on the edge of taking advantage of all the biological genius fungi have to offer. FROM MUSHROOMS TO THE MOON takes readers on a journey from our own neighborhoods, to agricultural fields, to struggling natural ecosystems, and even into outer space with the newest and near-future sustainable tech that incorporates and is inspired by the magic-like marvels of mushrooms.