Mycologist Paul Stamets explores the astonishing potential of fungi to heal our planet. In this influential 2008 TED Talk, he outlines six ways mushrooms — and mycelium specifically — can help address critical environmental challenges. From holding soil together to breaking down toxins, fungi are “the grand molecular disassemblers of nature.”

Though over 15 years old, this talk remains a cornerstone in the global conversation about mushrooms, ecology, and regenerative futures.

Credits
Speaker: Paul Stamets
Event: TED Conference (2008)
Publisher: TED