Today we have the honor of speaking with journalist and author Doug Bierend. His new book “In Search of Mycotopia” dives into the neglected mega-science of mycology and introduces readers to the weird and wonderful communities of citizen scientists and microbe devotees who are leading the modern mycological movement. Doug uncovers a diverse cadre of growers, independent researchers, ecologists, entrepreneurs, and amateur enthusiasts, exploring and advocating for fungi’s capacity to improve and heal contaminated landscapes, provide food and medicine, and demonstrate how humans might live better with nature—and one another. The book is told through Doug’s first-hand encounters from the perspective of an embedded reporter drawn to this wonderfully enticing myco-culture This is an exploration of the wild new frontiers of all things mushroom and an inspiring look at the people who are paying attention to what fungi can teach us about the potential for our future. “Mycotopia is already all around us - All we have to do is embrace it.” Topics Covered:
Journalist Doug's Journey into Mycology
Role of Fungi in Planetary and Human Development
Overlap of Academia and Citizen Science
Community Mycology Labs
Connection Between Mycology & a Culture of Aspirational Change
How Does Mycology Culture Mirror Other Counter-Culture Movements?
Influence of Psychedelic Culture
Promise and Realities of Mycoremediation
Resilient Future of Mushroom Cultivation
Decentralize Everything
Maintaining the Integrity of the Mycelium Underground
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