They are designing the chip of the robot to adjust movement based on information they can gather from the mushroom when it responds to stimuli, not the other way around. The mushroom is not in control of the robot.

Vegan here.

I don’t think it’s speciesist to have subjective preference for a certain set of traits found in certain species, it’s only speciesist to use the absence of those traits to justify exploiting or oppressing others that don’t have them. I have trait preferences in my sexual partners for example, but that doesn’t mean I get to be a piece of shit to others, or that I’m a piece of shit for not seeking those partners I find less desirable.

Some animals for example just work bettter in the home. I dont bring a whale to my house not because I’m speciesist, but because it’s expensive impractal requires constant attention and is frankly not in their best interest.

Much appreciated! Carnie hot takes need not apply.