Explore the challenges and innovative solutions for human settlement on Mars in this 16-minute TED talk. Delve into the concept of using living technology to support extraterrestrial habitation, including the potential of "growing" houses from fungi and harnessing bacteria for electricity generation. Discover how digital information, metals, and biological processes could be leveraged to create sustainable living environments on other planets. Learn about the groundbreaking ideas proposed to overcome the immense obstacles of space colonization and gain insights into the future of interplanetary exploration.