Language of fungi

[sun rise]

The fungi are about to speak - in 50 words.

Language of fungi derived from their electrical spiking activity

We demonstrate that distributions of fungal word lengths match that of human languages. We also construct algorithmic and Liz-Zempel complexity hierarchies of fungal sentences and show that species S. commune generate the most complex sentences.
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We found that size of fungal lexicon can be up to 50 words; however, the core lexicon of most frequently used words does not exceed 15–20 words.

 

[Secret Chief]

The fungi are about to speak - in 50 words.

Language of fungi derived from their electrical spiking activity

We demonstrate that distributions of fungal word lengths match that of human languages. We also construct algorithmic and Liz-Zempel complexity hierarchies of fungal sentences and show that species S. commune generate the most complex sentences.
...
We found that size of fungal lexicon can be up to 50 words; however, the core lexicon of most frequently used words does not exceed 15–20 words.

Does this mean we can now translate the emissions of RF Americans then?

 

[Father Heathen]

Do you need a generous dose of psilocybin to translate?

 

[exchemist]

The fungi are about to speak - in 50 words.

Language of fungi derived from their electrical spiking activity

We demonstrate that distributions of fungal word lengths match that of human languages. We also construct algorithmic and Liz-Zempel complexity hierarchies of fungal sentences and show that species S. commune generate the most complex sentences.
...
We found that size of fungal lexicon can be up to 50 words; however, the core lexicon of most frequently used words does not exceed 15–20 words.

I made a quick check this wasn't released on 1st April.

Liz Zempel appears to be a Baptist minister:
https://bcmedu.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/ElizabethZempel.jpg

 

[SalixIncendium]

I made a quick check this wasn't released on 1st April.

Liz Zempel appears to be a Baptist minister:
https://bcmedu.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/ElizabethZempel.jpg

Not the fungi I was expecting to see here (given she's a woman).

 

[Heyo]

I made a quick check this wasn't released on 1st April.

Liz Zempel appears to be a Baptist minister:
https://bcmedu.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/ElizabethZempel.jpg

There may be more than one Liz Zempel:
Liz – Medium