Paul Stamets
@PaulStamets
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Mycologist, Author, Inventor, Teacher, Earthling
olympia, wa
Joined December 2009
Fungi never cease to amaze me! Scientists are now exploring how mushrooms can form the foundation of new computing systems, literally growing their own memory. The mycelial networks that have sustained ecosystems for hundreds of millions of years may soon inspire sustainable,
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The fly agaric, Amanita muscaria, is so named as it was used to control the invasion of flies into houses before window screens were available. Poisonous to flies and even dogs, it typically does not kill humans but can be dangerous because in high doses it causes delirium or
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These cozy knitted stockings are perfect for keeping your feet warm on chilly winter nights. Whether you’re lounging around the house, watching TV, or wearing slippers or shoes, they add comfort and style to your everyday moments.
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At the opening of the film Mountains of the Moon with extreme athletes! With @ChrisBenchetler, the prolific artist, on his birthday, premiering in the new film which I partially narrate following in the great footsteps of the great late Bill Walton. This is a multigenerational
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The smoky brown clustered wood lover, Hypholoma capnoides, is a delicious mushroom that few know about. This species has purplish brown spores. Be careful, there are some poisonous lookalikes — like the green filled clustered wood lover, Hypholoma fasciculare, aka the sulphur
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The Children’s Forest on Cortes Island is more than land, it’s a living classroom, a sanctuary for salmon, agarkion, and countless species that remind us how deeply intertwined all life is. But this precious ecosystem needs our help. We have the chance to secure over 261 acres
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Further context…I appreciate the comments on what the three figures in the basket featured on this cross. I am in the camp that believes these are more likely mushrooms than spikes or something else. Why? As mycologists, we see what others may not notice –at first. (Swipe for
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From ChatGPT: Some critics say this image is not mushrooms but spikes! What do you think ChatGPT? “Looking closely at this section of the cross, the small green figures emerging from the basket (or vessel) have triangular, cap-like tops and slender stems, with a slight bend or
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Have you integrated APOL1 genetic testing into your practice? Discover the No-Cost APOL1 Genotyping Program for eligible patients sponsored by Vertex Pharmaceuticals—helping you deliver precision care without added cost. Learn more today!
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Attention myconauts: The trailer for @ChrisBenchetler’s “Mountains of the Moon” has landed (on the Day of the Dead, no less)! 🏔️🌙 A nocturnal journey, set to the music of the @GratefulDead, that uncovers the hidden connections between life, movement, music, and the living
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16th Century Crucifix with Mushroom Symbolism, Museum of Cultures of Oaxaca, Oaxaca City, Mexico. Special thanks to Jose Luis Noria Sanchez and the Instituto Nacionel de Antropologia e Historia. Please see my new book Psilocybin Mishrooms in their Natural Habitat for more
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🍄🍄 The power of mushrooms!! 🍄🍄 Join the world’s most renowned mycologist Paul Stamets—author of Psilocybin Mushrooms in Their Natural Habitats—as he dives deep into the astonishing power of fungi, mycelium, and psychedelic mushrooms to transform not just our health, but our
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The mushroom season is upon us! We’re here at Hollyhock for the Wild Mushrooms and the Mycology of Consciousness workshop with so many curious minds and open hearts. Through lecture, discussion, and foraging, we’re exploring not just the fungi beneath our feet, but the deeper
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I spoke about how fungal mycelium can help heal ecosystems, strengthen food systems, and strengthens the health of the residents of the planet. Mycelium supports our collective immunity. When Mycelium Running: How Mushrooms Can Help Save the World was published in 2005, it
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Speaking at the United Nations General Assembly’s AUDACITY 100 Disruptors Summit was a powerful reminder of how interconnected we all are.
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10 years ago today, I spoke in Swannanoa, NC about how fungi can help heal people and the planet. A decade later, the science supporting the immune supporting benefits of mycelium is solid, irrefutable, and the solutions centered on mycelium continue to grow. Look how far we’ve
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What a night! Thank you @KaceyMusgraves and @singforscience for creating space to share stories of how mushrooms can guide us toward healing, creativity, and reflection. A special thanks to everyone who came out to join us. Your presence made the evening even more meaningful.
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Here we go ! 🍄 I’m joining @singforscience for a live conversation with the incredible @KaceyMusgraves. Stream it live at 5:30PM PT / 7:30PM CT on @Veeps and let’s explore the fungal kingdom together. https://t.co/ZB2qArYDQO
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Inside the PlayAlchemist Pyramid at Burning Man, with a scratchy playa-dust voice, I shared thoughts on psilocybin mushrooms, artificial intelligence, and the future of human consciousness with Eamon Armstrong. 🍄🤖✨ We explored how fungal intelligence connects to technology,
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What an amazing weekend at Burning Man! At the PlayAlchemist Pyramid, I had the chance to chat with Eamon Armstrong about the magic of fungi and their role in our world. Stay tuned—the full discussion drops next week! #BurningMan2025
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10 gallons a day. Zero infrastructure. Meet the WaterCube 10: the future of off-grid water.
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Myconauts! If you’re at Burning Man, come to the PlayAlchemist Pyramid today from 4-5pm PT for my interview with Eamon Armstrong. See you there!
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