Experts talk about the setting of "The Last of Us": Cordyceps fungus does not infect humans

Paul Stamets, a mushroom expert who has starred in Netflix documentaries, expressed some views on "The Last of Us" on Twitter.He said that he likes the setting of the show, but wants the audience to know that this is a "fictional work" about fungal phobia, because the Cordyceps fungus does not infect humans.

“"It's a work of fiction that revolves around themes of mycology and plays on the fear of fungi. It's natural for humans to be afraid of something powerful but mysterious. So I applaud the writers for capturing that and, in Tapping into the public's fascination, fear and delight in fungi while taking us on a literary adventure in the realm of science fiction."”

He also spoke of all these "complex emotions" making for a good show, adding that the sets were "surprisingly beautiful" showing how nature digests cities with flora and mycelium.

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