mycorrhiza finished reading Entangled Life by Merlin Sheldrake

Entangled Life by Merlin Sheldrake
When we think of fungi, we likely think of mushrooms. But mushrooms are only fruiting bodies, analogous to apples on …
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When we think of fungi, we likely think of mushrooms. But mushrooms are only fruiting bodies, analogous to apples on …
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It took me a while to finish Lifehouse because I found enough people to "book club" it with me. It was well-received and a great way to read this. I hope to write a proper review soon but I'd recommend this to anyone interested in its premise.
I read the older English translation decades ago, and I only remember the basics of the plot. This feels like a well-written book, so I'm inclined to think that it's a better translation.
But this second reading also comes after I've spent time in academia, and even engaged in the study of human consciousness. I wonder how many people understand that this is a biting satire in addition to an exploration of loss and what it means to be human? I didn't before, but I do now.
The cult-classic by Stanislaw Lem that spawned the movie is now available for your Kindle! Until now the only English …