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- Clark University mycologist David Hibbett answers the internet's burning questions about mushrooms. What's the difference between crimini, button and portobello mushrooms? What are the weirdest mushrooms? Why do "magic" mushrooms exist? How can you tell if they are poisonous or not? David answers all these questions and much more!
Director: Justin Wolfson
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Expert: David Hibbett
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I had him as a professor, he’s always like this, such a great guy!
Excellent!
Which study
edit:For anyone wondering. It was the biology major at clark university. he gives the courses: Introductory Mycology, Biology of Symbiosis, Introductory Biology, and Botanical Diversity.
@@monsieurLDN I wonder what a professor of mycology would teach.
@@volty3454 Well I can tell you one thing he won't teach: mycology
@@volty3454 I don't remember asking
This guy's awesome!
His answers don't leave mushroom for improvement
I see what you did there xD
Very clever!
🤭
I guess he's just a fungi
[sternly] Leave the room this instant!
He says not to worry about cordyceps. That's exactly what a cordyceps puppet would say.
Later he says he finds spores beautiful and in 17:56 he says everyone should be obsessed with mushrooms. Very suspicious.
At 11.29 he also mentions biology teachers are the most trustworthy people. It's a conspiracy at this point!
i think a cordyceps puppet would go *click click click click*.
right .. :O
Definitely a mushroom talking
that guy has been taken over my the shrooms a long time ago, hes trying to turn us !!
YAY DR. HIBBETT!! he taught my lecture for a week while my usual prof was sick. legitimately the most i learned this semester was because of him! the best at explaining biology (not just mycology!)
I'm in his class rn. He's gotta be my favorite bio prof ive had so far.
which college/university do you go to? I've been looking for school with mycology programs so I could transfer.
@@nilebrixton8436 clark university in worcester, massachusetts. unfortunately, there is no set mycology program. there is a mycology club, an introductory mycology course that dr. hibbett teaches and dr. hibbett also runs a lab that works with fungi. other than that, there is not many recourses for mycology at the university. i’m sure there are better programs at public universities. clark just happens to be a smaller, private uni.
@@kkcgrim thank you for the information! I personally think the field of mycology is criminally overlooked. I also believe it offers a lot of potential for new medication development and maybe as alternative source of energy.
@@kkcgrim whatttt a mycology club sounds so rad!!! i want to join one in college. what do you do in the club? do you just go mushroom hunting and maybe write papers about them?
"In fact, magic mushrooms _probably_ don't care about humans at all"
I like that Dr. Hibbett is covering his bases here.
Yeah I wonder whether it is possible that psychedelic mushrooms have had an "evolutionary leg up" because humans picked and carried them around, which allowed their spores to spread further? There's no "intent" on the mushroom's part to do that, but it might still have been a boon similar to mushrooms which "use" insects to spread their spores.
They're very unlikely to have evolutionarily responded to our presence or cultivation of them, contrast this with marijuana which is now so genetically selected and complex that it's 3x stronger than it was when our parents were kids and has even had some of the side effects shuffled around with powerful strains shifting side-effect "load" into less noticeable symptoms like dry mouth, enough to actually cause gum disease for example, instead of making you fall asleep too much and be a lame high. So you'll buy that brand again. So the magic mushrooms that do care about humans are going to be such an absolute trip they like routinely drive people insane and probably ruin their own marketing accidentally lol, kinda like why Salvia isn't popular.
@@odw32 True, the bees get the nectar, the apes get the mergle werhle fump
@@odw32 That's a really interesting hypothesis. It does seem logical that they would be selected for, particularly in regions where they were used for spiritual purposes.
Sounds like something a mind controlled human would say...
I love how someone said "the shape of mushrooms make me.... uncomfortable" and his answer was "don't be uncomfortable. They're just shaped like that because its the best shape to spread their sperm :) "
;p
😂
Not sperm, but yeah XD
@@cawareyoudoin7379that’s funnier 😂
Do fungi not have gametes (egg and sperm)? If so, they have male and female
Love the fact that Hank Green asked a question
Asking questions is exactly how Hank Green got so smart !
I don't think it was FOR this, I think they just went and found a question he had randomly tweeted.
Still cool that they included it.
I liked that he casually read Femdom Farm
@@tedbomba6631 😮
I also love that Mushroom man does not know who Hank Green is because he's so so deep into Fungi he doesn't have time to internet.
He was one of my undergraduate advisors! Such as great professor. We organized a public talk on mushrooms and had to move to a bigger lecture hall because so many people showed up.
Did he ever mention magic mushroomed or anything?
@Gomez Hector scam
@GomezHector-qo9el as if
I am glad that I wouldn't show up alone to that.
@@TurtleShroom3 I showed up alone to a mushroom talk in my town and made a bunch of fun friends.
I love seeing people so excited about their craft, and to share what they know because they think it's the coolest thing ever. That makes them incredibly good at what they do because they just have this incredible passion. It's infectious too
Hearing him say "Femdom Farm" might be the best bit of this video.
That was hilarious - and it's clear he did not know what it meant.
@trdi idk he looks like he's been tied up by a lady at some point. Maybe it's just regular vocabulary for him so he just didn't react
@@boscorner LOL
@@trdi Oh come on. No one this guy's age isn't aware of BDSM. They probably just thought it would be funny to include, and they were right.
Haha, came here to say that! 😄
I LOVE how he sounded personally offended when someone found spores disgusting lmao!!! It's always awesome and educational to listen to someone who is passionate about what they do!!!
Same! It's great xD
Yeah, wanted to comment exactly what you wrote in your second sentence. His passion is contagious. He seems like a funguy
@@KerbezenaIs that a pun? please, tell me it is 😂😂😂
I know! It was like someone said his baby is ugly or something. It's like, "psssht! No, get your eyes checked."
Disgust can morph to fascination very quickly. Just add knowledge.
Entertaining, brief and highly informative. Hard to beat that combo.
I'm actually blown away by the Agaricus bisporus fact. I had no idea it was all the same mushroom but just in different stages. Wow!
Me either! How cool is that?!
My mind is boggled at that as well! How many know this? Why do we all continue this collective mushroom conspiracy? Is this what that mushroom guy on Joe Rogan was talking about, when he feared exposure would put his life in danger?! I NEED ANSWERS!
Same thing happened to me when I learned about green, yellow, orange and red bell peppers, lol.
@@samanthasmith390sane with green/black tea
They are not the same species of mushroom. He is miss informing people. White button A. Bisporus brown button and Portobello are A brunescens .
The interview we didn’t ask for. But the one we needed.
I asked for it :)
Joe rogan wants to know your location
I can't believe no one asked about the spore colony that is supposedly the largest organism on earth, or was it just an urban myth?
Spore colony isn't exactly correct terminology. It's the mycelium of an Armillaria species of mushrooms also known as "honey fungus" or "honey mushrooms". The "myth" is absolutely true. @@w415800
The thing i love the most about these videos it's when they get a professional that's CLEARLY PASSIONATE about what they do and they TRULY HAVE DEEP KNOWLEDGE about everything they're saying (like our beloved mortician). In some people you can really see that passion shining through their eyes and this guy it's exactly that. I very much enjoyed this video a lot cause it was very interesting and very very intriguing and it made me so curious about mushrooms, but THIS GUY!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I LOVED THIS VIDEO EVEN MORE BECAUSE OF THIS GUY he's so cute i hope he's having a great day and that keeps on being this passionate about everything in his life!!!
The way he said "I'm tired yall" had me cackling for some reason. This is one of the most entertaining q and a videos I've seen in a while, he seems like an awesome professor to have and I'd love to take one of his classes
1. I love that he gets to talk about mushrooms in a scientific way, as well as in culinary way regarding flavor!
2. The moment when Hank Green comes into the chat (another knowledgeable guy!).
Psilocybin mushrooms have had a really positive influence on my mental health. They've been effective in helping me deal with my anxiety and depression.
I've been wanting to give it a go, but I'm struggling to find a reliable source.
Coxshroomies is your guy. The best shrooms and psychedelics guy I know.
How do I reach out to him ??
I just did an internet search and found his page.
And TikTok
He’s so knowledgeable and enthusiastic. What a fungi.
wow very underrated.
😂😂
Any and all knowledge is valuable, some more some less but all knowledge has value
:)
Most original joke of all time you must be a fun guy
I really loved this! You can tell how much he enjoys the subject! Please have him back for shrooms pt. 2!!
Do you think he'd enjoy D&D's Myconids?
"shrooms" usually refer to recreational use of psilocybin muchrooms, fyi
To the person that asked about zombie fungi, the most infamous species is Ophiocordyceps unilateralis, the "Zombie-ant Fungus". There are over a thousand different species in the genus (Cordyceps), most of which have similar parasitic mechanisms.
WHAT
Oh, so the last of us could theoretically happen? How frighteningly interesting.
Was it those experiments that tested the effects of medicinal cordyceps on rats?
@@drysoup3017 Since the primary objective of Cordyceps parasitic binding is spreading their genes, yes, a TLOU-like scenario could theoretically happen. Although it would lack the amount of agression and the kind of sentience most human zombies have. If I were to take a shot, people with Cordyceps infection would most likely wander off to a high place and lock themselves there (e.g. hugging a pole on top of a skyscraper)
@@dolopdieren is that last part a reference to a certain horror game?
All hail Dr. Hibbett! He's an amazing professor and everyone's favorite mycologist!
I'm partial to Merlin Sheldrake myself.
I went to high school with David - he’s genuinely a really nice guy and chock full of knowledge and insights, fun to listen to. This was great for me to watch as I’ve not spoken with him for a long time. Hi David!
man it's pretty awesome listening to someone talk about and explain something they know and care a lot about
This guy has definitely had his nervous system replaced by mycelium, and I fully support his deal.
he even asked us to join local mushroom cults to become mushroom cultist
@@aua-mw9pm its true, I was there. Nice guy for a mushroom acolyte
@@aua-mw9pm and I fully support his message
*THE WRETCHED FUNGUS HAS TAKEN OVER MY MIND.*
Aw sad he didnt talk about the fact that ants have been farming mushrooms for more than 50 million years
Best thing that Wired does with these "support" videos, is that they often bring people who are genuinely excited about their field, and listening to someone talk about something that excites then is one of the greatest joys in life.
Also, when he was talking about the mushroom loving community, I heard "mushroom clouds" instead of "mushroom clubs" and thought it was incredibly cute for a group of people to describe themselves like that!
Prof. Hibbett is amazing. Once we went to search for mushrooms with him at a scientific conference. What a fantastic and funny experience.
That sounds AMAZING. I love professors who happen to specialize in a specific field. I had a bio teacher who was an entomologist and every Friday we would be introduced to a cool new insect. My favorite were the dragonfly larvae with their crazy spring-loaded mandibles. I let one snap my finger, it wasn't painful but their accuracy and speed is incredible.
It does seem like he has perfected his presentation skills. There wasn't a moment wasted in this video, and by the looks of it, it wasn't due to editing. His answers were accurate and had no meandering. Many of the questions weren't exactly anywhere near scientific, which would invite many a speaker into talking about this and that, but Hibbett avoided that pitfall 100%.
Yes, I experienced that too, at a whiskey party after the conference. At one point Prof. Hibbertt said he wanted some mushrooms, so I had to call everyone at 11pm to find some. It was not easy, but I managed to buy a few shrooms, along with some chemicals for the science experiments
This could have been twice as long and I would still have watched it in one sitting.
I remember few years back after my wife died, I was left alone with 3 kids. I suffered severe depression and mental disorder. Got diagnosed with bipolar. Not until a friend recommended me to psilocybin mushrooms treatment. Psilocybin treatment changed my life for better. I can proudly say i'm totally clean for 6 years and still counting. Always look to nature for solution to tough problems, Shrooms are phenomenal.
I'm so very happy for you mate, Psilocybin is absolutely amazing, the way it shows you things, the way it teaches you things. I can not believe our world and our people shows less interest about it's helpfulness to humanity. It's love. The mushrooms heals people by showing the truth, it would be so beneficial for so many people, especially politicians and the rich who have lost their way and every other persons out there.
Where do I reach this dude? If possible can I find him on Google
Yes he's Pedroshrooms. I know few friends who no longer suffer ptsd and anxiety with
the help of shrooms. Never had to take
shrooms after then.
Great to hear about Mycoremediation! My mom's PhD thesis was on bioremediation using bacteria, and it's great that several other avenues to do it are being explored.
My best friend's PhD thesis was on this too! Using bacteria + dispersants together to optimize bioremediation of PAHs.
Is it possible to make something akin to Nutella but using only mushrooms?
@@MARKHENSTROM No, Nutella is a mix of hazelnuts and chocolate. You'd need to find a way to build the complex flavor catalog for hazelnuts and for chocolate. It devolves into organic chemistry and bioengineering research at that point.
This guy is unbelievably impressive. Great teach, and probably one of the smartest “support” interviews I’ve seen to date. Part 2 (and 3!) please!
Always love a professor with enthusiasm
The way he communicates is superb he makes you want to listen and makes you feel like hes talking to just you
He slid "your toenail" in there so smooth I almost missed it. Hope we get another video featuring him again.
this is one of my favorite tech support videos. he is /so/ engaging! i have this playlist on to fall asleep to but - i couldn’t possibly doze off on him (even though i’ve seen this a couple times already! 😝)
5:24 is the time you're looking for
Thank you!
Thanks!
Thank you XD
Thank you so much
🎉
This series is the perfect example of if you are exited about what you talk about I’m going to be excited to hear it! Never thought I’d be interested in mushrooms yet here I am because this guy is great at explaining them!
If a human was being controlled by a fungus he would say he wasn't afraid of fungus taking control of humans... Just saying
Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm 🤔
Funniest comment😂
If this was my high school biology teacher, I may have had a very different career. Great video, enjoyable watch.
My grandma was a professional icthyologist and an amateur mycologist. I miss the gill prints strewn about the dining table. Talk to your loved ones about things they're passionate about.
The people who's questions are selected is truly a blast with these videos. Femdom Farm? Hank Green? Gotta love the internet
I love this guy, so passionate, honest and so talented at explaining all of this complex stuff
THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!! As a Mycology enthusiast and hopefully a genuine bonafide Mycologist in the future, videos like these that clear up misconceptions and whatnot are so helpful for giving people actual reliable information on these guys and also allowing more people to be exposed and interested in them as well.
I never thought that a video about mushrooms would be this interesting, period.
This guy is in the top 5 mycologists on youtube. So professional yet fun.
didn't realise there was a top 5 of youtube mycologists lol
@@holliswilliams8426 🤣
@@holliswilliams8426 lol
@@holliswilliams8426 Right? How many *are* there lol
Who are the other 4?
He seems like a fun guy.
You win
Don't you mean "fungi?" Lol
@@allen604 bruh no
I see what you did there 🤣
Yes , but he has mushroom to be more fun.
Love the way this man speaks and explain things. His language is so simple even a baby can understand em
He was able to read the nickname "Femdom farm" with a straight face
I don't think the person choosing the tweets knew what it meant.
That has to be right up there with the dinosaur expert who read "godstiddies" with a straight face. 🤣
Gotta say, kuddos to Wired for getting the perfect guy to talk about this. This was far more entertaining and enjoyable than I thought it was going to be.
He was my Intro to Biology professor in university! We didn't dive very deep into fungi due to the how broad the topic of general biology is, but I remember Dr. Hibbit loved to talk about his fungi if ever given the chance
I love how this guy just knows that what he loves, other people think is just weird but doesn’t care. Solider on my dude 😎
My mom's best friend is also a mycologist! Going foraging for mushrooms in Sweden with her has always been such a treat!
As someone who has suffered with mental illness and depression the majority of my adult life. Psychedelic mushrooms was brought to my attention. It was the first thing that actually had real effects. They should only be used with great care and respect.
I hear this is supposed to be good for people who have mental health issues. I actually just started the research process of microdosing and all that. Im to the point where I want shock treatment.
dr.perryshroom is your guy. Got all kinds of psychedelics stuff. Guided me through my first ever experience
Been through this conversation before. I can’t do anything without a proper medical professional following me.
YES, he is dr.perryshroom. There's a lot of potential in psychedelics
The use of magic mushrooms can completely help one get over addiction and depression. but there’s a big risk if you eat the wrong type
Dr. Hibbett was one of my favorite college professors. Such a chill dude and a mega nerd--someone who I truly admired and respected. He had Paul Stamets (yeah, that mushroom guy) give 2 guest lectures during my time at Clark University.
😱
You would think that he would be aware of the fact that slugs eat the fruits of Psilocybe species without any problem at all.
I’ve always loved mushrooms, not for the cartoony looks or the looks in general, but their role on earth. how they feed on dead trees, especially, wondering how they feast on something that big. all the different species, too. I have a bell in my front yard, and there is a mushroom growing inside. I check on it all the time, seeing how fascinating it is. my dream job is a mycologist, and I really hope I get to become one.
guy is a professor in this field and is the first human being i've ever heard pronounce fungi like that
So the mushroom guy said not to worry about the mushrooms that can control insects..... At first I believed "him" but now I'm beginning to wonder...
It's true I've never seen him and a cordyceps in the same place at the same time 🤔
OMG This took me a minute to figure out, but SO well played! haha You too @Lettuce!
I for one welcome our new fungal overlords.
@@tatikagila5057 Uh huh.
Wait till you see what they do to Cicadas.
16:07 One of my favourite things about my country's native language, Irish, is its word for mushrooms: Fás aon oíche - literally "the growth of one night" in reference to how fast they can grow!
The way he has to read all the comments and names with a totally straight face is super funny. Also he looks exactly like what I imagine a mycology professor to look like. I love the video haha.
I love these Q&As where it’s very apparent the person absolutely loves what they are talking about. This dude loves fungi.
Best episode of WIRED Support I have seen. I hope you guys already filmed a part 2!
I love listening to people talk so passionately about what they love!
4:26 i was not expecting that name lmfao😭😭
The person who chose the questions must not have known what it means.
🤭
Guy didn't miss a beat. Either he doesn't know or he knows too much
@@greywolf7577or they did and is a dirty submissive idk, I don't judge
0:49 "Maybe gills underneath, maybe pores, maybe teeth."
Woah whoa whoa... teeth? You can't just mention that mushrooms have teeth and just move on
It’s not actually teeth, I looked it up and they’re like strands.
I know this is an old comment but I just had to say that this was my *exact* reaction to this statement. 'hold up wait did you say effing teeth"' Nature is terrifying.
Ha! That was pretty cool seeing Hank Green in the questions. He used to be a host on SciShow (another _great_ RUclips channel) but now he's doing his own thing but it was a pleasure seeing him here.
I didn't expect this video to be soo fascinating, Mr. Hibbett is really passionate about mycology and a joy to listen to as he educates us.
Always some great folks on these episodes. Interesting people with tons of knowledge and a great ability to impart it to others in an understandable way. Things like this make me appreciate the internet all the more.
The answer for every fungus related question should be “I don’t know and i’m scared”
Imagine being a mycologist… and all the suddenly everyone just wants to ask you about video game fantasies
Probably just excited people are excited over mushrooms that aren't magic
The two overstated questions to ask a mycologist:
1. Something about messing with one's mind.
2. Something about taking control of one's mind
@@oscarcacnio8418 3. Something about recipes
@@BlueRidgeBubble nothing wrong with psilocybin
@@MrKevlarkentYes, but theres so much more interesting mushrooms than just Psilocybe.
Well spoken guy. Clearly a teacher. No "ummms" to speak of. That's also a sign of someone who knows what they are talking about.
Not really, it's a sign of somebody who knows how to talk. Being well-versed in a subject without training on science communication exposes an expert to lots of ambiguities and contradictions that are inherent in any complex subject, which means that a high degree of competence often actually sounds like waffling or being unsure unless you also have communications training. Like a teacher has.
I would clarify that this guy also knows what he is talking about too, I'm not critiquing him, just saying that's a second skillset shining through on top of the already impressive first one
@@qoph1988 Well, that's why I led with "Clearly a teacher" and used the word "also"
@@guyjpersonyeah but the rest of your comment was wack. Obviously being well-spoken is a teaching skill you cultivate over years, but you shouldn't conflate being well spoken with being intelligent or vice versa.
4:17 there is simply no way he said this
Why?
Femdom
@@hectorrivero2173 it's quite funny once you know what it means
Wow, I LOVE when people REALLY know what they are talking about. I didn't think I'd find this interesting but sat glued through the whole video and absorbed the info as if I was a mushroom absorbing nutrients. 🥰
7:25 At first I was like, surely not THAT Hank Green, but it totally was. I was not expecting a wild Hank Green sighting! DFTBA
Ikr same lmao
Wow I didn't think I'd be so amazed by all the details about fungi, but it's pretty neat!
Definitely get this guy back on for a second set of questions...
He's a real fun guy.
A real fungi
One of the best "Answered" segments EVER he answered SO MANY QUESTIONS. Good job.
3:26 I find that interesting since Dolphins mimic the same behavior when using pufferfish as a recreational drug lol yet it contains 'tetrodotoxin' the poison found in almost all pufferfish which can kill 30 adult humans
i love professor hibbett, he’s so nice and such a great teacher
Sounds like a fun guy
"Getting high on slug poison" is an amazing quote. LOL
Perfect example of how listening to someone passionate about a topic is interesting, no matter the topic
He says he's not worried about Cordyceps controlling humans, but that is exactly what someone controlled by cordyceps would say.
"Could a parasitic fungus evolve to control humans?"
Cats: "Too late, mushrooms, too late..."
I came to this a little late, but Femdom Farm at 04:17 gave me my first lol of 2024.
Psychedelic's definitely have potential to deal with mental health symptoms like anxiety and depression, I would like to try them again but it's just so hard to source here.
Yes, that's right. I researched and found out that shrooms are very helpful, it has really helps to reduce anxiety and depression. I would love to try magic mushrooms but I can't easily get some, Is there any realiable source I can purchase one?
The trips I've been having have really helped me a lot, I finally feel in control of my emotions and my future and things that used to be mundane to me now seem incredible and full of nuance on top of that I'm way less driven by my ego and I have alot more empathy as well
@@DawsonByronSporeville is pretty commendable and a very intelligent mycologist. He saved my life honestly
@AdalinaVegaSporeville
@lG
"Why is everyone obsessed with mushrooms?"
Why are you NOT obsessed with mushrooms?
I mean I'm only obsessed with one type lol
He is positive and excited for his field! I wish i had a teacher like him in bio cause he seems so approachable and nice!
I’ve so many questions I need answered by a mycologist and also get some Shroom product to give my first try.. CAN’T WAIT
What are the questions you’ve in mind
not had your first try ?
Are you under 18 or something?
@@patriciawalker851 first , how legal is it? And how many states is it legal?
@@markhalton2468 No.. above 18 by far
@@harperbrandon8473 experience and feel the magical touch of shrooms
I just love when someone is passionate about what they do!!! I didnt know how interesting can mushrooms be
I imagine I could listen and talk to him for quite a while about fungi. They're just such a weird mix of simplicity and such a weird variety of unique features. Maybe they're more interesting to me than most plants because you just see trees, grasses, flowers and many other kinds of plants much more regularly and most of what they do is much more visible.
They aren't plants.
The largest mushrooms that we know of are now extinct, but they are called Prototaxites loganii and they grew approx 400 million years ago. They existed before trees and large plants, and were giant club shaped mushrooms that reached up to nearly 9 meters in some cases. They paved the way for larger plants such as trees to evolve, and created rich nutrients for future plants.
There's also the giant mycelium in Oregon, but that's underground so not as exciting. However it is the largest organism on Earth so that counts for something!
@@kellylyons1038 This one is a member of the Armillaria genus, a kind of honey fungus :)
I legit love how enthusiastic he is about mushrooms. Follow your bliss, dude.
Something about the phrase "Getting high off of slug poison" along with a picture of magic mushroom seems like it'd be an amusing t-shirt idea
A simple like doesn't do much justice to such a beautiful and rich content. Thank you ❤
He seems so cool I loved hearing him talk
Fairy rings are called Hexenringe or witch rings in German, because Germans believed, that are areas where witches have cast spells or curses and when you step in them you get cursed.
That's at least explaining why life hit me a few times, considering how many mushroom circles I have stepped in, photographed or destroyed/ picked up some mushrooms out of them.
"Queen of chaos."
"I dOnT KnOw WhY LiFe iS So Hard"
Mmmkay maybe some self reflection?
So glad to see a public-facing mycologist who isn't Paul Stammets. I'm tired of hearing unscientific theories and mycology myths perpetuated by "an expert" who tries to sell his own subpar supplements. This guy is clearly knowledgeable and hasn't taken so many cubes that he's lost in the sauce and forgot about scientific rigor
Agreed. The difference is Paul Stamets is a mostly self-taught mycologist whereas David Hibbert is an actual scientist, with a PhD and thirty years of research and peer-reviewed publications in the field. Stamets certainly is very knowledgeable on mushroom ID and to a certain extent their ecology, and has contributed to the identification of new fungi species in the literature and collaborated with professional scientists on bioremediation projects using fungi, for example, but Stamets himself lacks the scientific rigor of professional mycologists and never really acquired those skills to begin with. He just studied it in undergrad where he discovered his passion for mushrooms. But most of his career as a mycologist has been in writing about mushroom cultivation for human consumption and about new agey ideas about their medicinal and metaphysical benefits and the roles of psychadelic mushrooms in human evolution. These writings of his are also usually published as books for profit and press attention, or as publications in obscure journals of questionable scientific integrity.
Just a truly lovely human being. Enjoyed watching him discuss his passion. Thank you. 🙏🏽
I love Biology and how they also talked about types of Fungi and how they are formed and produce offspring
I love that I can tell people they are getting high off of slug poison now 😂
that "slug poision" is probably a bit reason for us being sentient