Wood wide web

The idea that the roots of neighboring trees can be connected by fungal filaments, forming massive underground networks that can span entire forests, similar to internet architecture.

When people speak of the wood-wide web, they are generally referring to the resulting system of interconnected tree roots called a common mycorrhizal network, or CMN. But there’s very little that scientists can say with certainty about how, and to what extent, trees interact via CMNs.

The idea of the wood wide web has inspired many narratives in books, TV, and other media, despite little or no experimental evidence to back up their claims.

The survival horror video game series The Last of Us uses the idea of a wood wide web to drive its narrative by featuring zombies that are controlled by a fungi host. It’s a compelling story, but many mycologists and scientists no longer believe in the scientific claims about fungal networks that inspired its zombie apocalypse.

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Composter Syndrome

Composter syndrome refers to a psychological phenomenon experienced by individuals who have an intense desire to efficiently organize and manage composting processes. People with "composter syndrome" have an overwhelming compulsion to ensure that organic waste is properly recycled and transformed into nutrient-rich compost.

Individuals with composter syndrome may exhibit the following characteristics:

Obsessive attention to composting: They are constantly preoccupied with composting methods, such as the right balance of organic matter, temperature control, and moisture levels. They may spend an excessive amount of time researching composting techniques and experimenting with different composting systems.

Perfectionism in composting: People with composter syndrome strive for perfection in their composting efforts. They may feel a strong need to achieve the ideal compost composition, texture, and odor. They are often dissatisfied if their compost does not meet their self-imposed standards.

Anxiety about waste management: Individuals with composter syndrome may experience heightened anxiety or guilt when organic waste is discarded rather than being composted. They feel a deep responsibility for reducing waste and contributing to environmental sustainability.

Yeah, he definitely has composter syndrome. He just peed on his compost for the first time and is freaking out about ruining the pile’s nitrogen balance.

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je suis fatigué

when you’re tired, and the English language fails to capture how tired you are, so you switch to French for drama and emphasis

I can’t make it because I’m very je suis fatigué rn

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