To be clear, I’m happy as a clam to follow rules

As long as they make sense

Couldn’t agree more. I do not follow arbitrary rules unless compelled to, as long as it doesn’t harm anyone or anything. If you want me to do something, there needs to be a logical reason for me to do it

“How to write consistently boring scientific literature” by Kaj Sand-Jensen is a good, quick read

Nothing groundbreaking, but fun

Yeah I wouldn’t try that in a million years, you need, like, an actual functioning ecosystem for them to flourish

Mycoheterotrophs! Love them, such bizarre little plants