Could mushrooms really be the key to humanity's survival? David Andrew Quist TED

After a billion years of evolution, mushrooms have become masters of invention and resilience. What wisdom can we draw from their long and remarkable existence? Mycologist David Andrew Quist explores how fungi's innate biointelligence, penchant for collaboration, and incredible regenerative abilities can show us new ways of thinking about complex problems and could hold the secret to humanity's survival on Earth .

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