The Mushroom at the End of the World
On the Possibility of Life in Capitalist Ruins
in:
Anthropology
Summary:
The book explores the complex ecology and economy surrounding the Matsutake mushroom, a highly valued species that thrives in human-disturbed forests. It uses the mushroom as a lens to examine the interconnectedness of biological diversity and cultural diversity, revealing how life persists in the fragmented landscapes left by global capitalism.
Key points:
1. Precarity: Tsing uses the Matsutake mushroom as a metaphor for the instability and uncertainty of modern life.
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