In 2040, we humans are an extension of the mycelial network. We tapped into the root-like structures of fungi called mycelium, to gain a broader intelligence. We are no longer driven by power, money, and prestige.
Mushrooms touch every aspect of our society from politics to science to pop culture to the more than human world. The more I learn about fungi, the deeper and more connected my life becomes.
Mushrooms teach us about interdependence, a reciprocal relation between two seemingly interdependent bodies, ours and theirs.
Exploring the Mycoverse is a free Los Angeles-based meetup where we read myco-focused books, lead ecological discussions, facilitate conversations around fungi conservation, land restoration, and explore how to make mushrooms accessible to as many people as possible.
With each mushroom that I cultivate, I feel a deeper connection to the world around me, a bond that had been obscured by years of disconnection and trauma. I find myself in my living room, adjusting the temperature in a Martha tent, a mini-greenhouse for growing mushrooms, with a humidifier,
With each intentional breath, I felt a deeper connection to my roots, a bond that had been obscured by distance and time. I found myself in Claregalway, a small town on the West Coast of Ireland, surrounded by relatives I'd never met before. It was a reunion of
Everywhere is War —Bob Marley As we work to heal the earth, the earth heals us. —Robin Wall Kimmerer When I decided to go green and purchase an electric vehicle, I never imagined it would turn into an environmental horror story. As a lover of Mother Earth and father of
