mushroom music
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In this segment, Susannnah and Jonathan consider how our experience of connectedness as humans is also deeply entangled with non-human life forms, like fungi. This topic is explored through a discussion of the science of fungi and their unique biological makeup and the historical significance of mushrooms across human cultures. From their ancient medicinal uses, to the more recent phenomenon of ‘mushroom music’, we examine how fungi always have, and will continue to, impact our world.
Acknowledgements
This podcast segment was produced with guidance and assistance from the Media and Design Center at UNC Chapel Hill. Special thanks to Justin D’Oraizo at the MDC, and Dr. Rytas Vilgalys at Duke University for their time and expertise. This podcast segment was produced for a section of ENGL-105 at UNC Chapel Hill, we would also like to thank Dr. Steven Gotzler for his guidance.
Sources
“From funky fungi to melodious mangos, this artist makes music out of nature.” CBC, 13 May 2022, https://www.cbc.ca/radio/asithappens/as-it-happens-friday-edition-1.6452438/from-funky-fungi-to-melodious-mangos-this-artist-makes-music-out-of-nature-1.6452935. Accessed 20 February 2023.
Sheldrake, Merlin. Entangled Life: How Fungi Make Our Worlds, Change Our Minds & Shape Our Futures. Random House Publishing Group, 2021. Accessed 20 February 2023.
Relevant Links
Check out Tarun’s music on his YouTube Channel - Modern Biology.
Listen to the rest of Tarun's Interview.
Find out more about Dr. Vilgalys’ research at his Duke profile page.
Listen to the rest of Merlin Sheldrake interview w/ Penguin Books.
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