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The Mystery of Mushrooms with Bryn Dentinger

Feb 6, 2024
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Bryn Dentinger
Mycologist Bryn Dentinger joins Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice to explore the weird world of mushrooms, including their effects on humans, potential benefits in treating depression and PTSD, cultivation challenges, and the parallels between plant life and the universe.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 3min
2
Exploring the Kingdom of Fungi
03:27 • 9min
3
Benefits of Mushrooms and End-of-Life Acceptance
12:49 • 4min
4
The Fascinating World of Mushrooms
16:26 • 14min
5
Nutritional benefits of mushrooms and an unrelated ad for Celebrity Homes
30:52 • 2min
6
Exploring the Parallels Between Plant Life and the Universe
33:07 • 12min
7
Exploring the Legality and Use of Mind-Altering Substances
45:28 • 9min
8
Authenticity and Plausibility of Fungus in Storytelling and the Importance of Scientific Facts
54:41 • 5min