The Tim Ferriss Show

#340: Paul Stamets — How Mushrooms Can Save You and (Perhaps) the World

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Oct 11, 2018
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INSIGHT

Fungi's Evolutionary Position

  • Fungi are evolutionarily closer to animals than to plants, sharing a common ancestor 650 million years ago.
  • Mycelium forms vast single-cell-layer networks, making fungi unique organisms among life forms.
ANECDOTE

Antiviral Mushroom Extracts Draw Attention

  • Sending mushroom extracts to government labs sparked military interest and surveillance due to potential antiviral properties.
  • Despite setbacks, Paul secured a patent for antiviral compounds active against pox viruses and other pathogens.
ANECDOTE

Psilocybin Experience Cured Stutter

  • Paul Stamets consumed an excessively high dose of psilocybin mushrooms during a lightning storm.
  • This profound experience enabled him to overcome his lifelong severe stutter instantly.
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