I've come to believe that multicellular life is an art form. What we see as individual organisms in relationship are really extensions or dreams of the unitary cellular mind. We are Solaris.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solaris_(novel)

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A fascinating article but there doesn't seem to be any mention of alcohol?

Fermentation is a easy way to create your own fuel. (E.g. see https://www.alcoholcanbeagas.com/ It seems they have updated their website since last I looked.) It's easy, carbon-neutral, etc.