We Study Billionaires - The Investor’s Podcast Network BTC137: Bitcoin Functions Like A Biological Network w/ Brandon Quittem (Bitcoin Podcast)
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Jul 5, 2023 In this engaging discussion, Brandon Quittem, a fungi expert, draws fascinating parallels between biological networks and Bitcoin. He explores how mycelium operates beneath the forest floor, reminiscent of Bitcoin’s decentralized structure. Quittem highlights the resilience found in both fungi and Bitcoin, emphasizing antifragility and adaptive decision-making processes. The conversation delves into nutrient exchanges in ecosystems as a mirror to Bitcoin mining, showcasing the intricate ways nature informs technology. Join in for insights on cycles of growth and the harmony between life and cryptocurrency!
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Otzi and Fungi
- Otzi, the Iceman, carried a tinder polypore for fire and a birch polypore for medicine and sharpening.
- This shows the historical importance of fungi for humans.
Honey Mushroom
- The largest organism is a honey mushroom in Eastern Oregon, spanning thousands of acres.
- It highlights fungi's ability to consume entire forests.
Mycocentric World
- Forests can be viewed as a symbiotic system where fungi trade resources with trees.
- Fungi liberate minerals for trees, while trees provide sugars and fats in return.
