Chapter
The Science of Bugs and Fungi
18:29 - 30:58 (12:28)
Paul Stamets talks to Joe Rogan about his passion for mycology and how he discovered the antifungal properties of certain fungi, leading to a more environmentally sustainable alternative to toxic insecticides.
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The close evolutionary history between humans and fungi is why antifungal drugs are so dangerous and why our best antibiotics come from fungi.
18:29 - 19:41 (01:12)
Summary
The close evolutionary history between humans and fungi is why antifungal drugs are so dangerous and why our best antibiotics come from fungi. This also leads to similarities between human and fungi cells.
ChapterThe Science of Bugs and Fungi
Episode#340: Paul Stamets — How Mushrooms Can Save You and (Perhaps) the World
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The guest speaker grew up in a wealthy family but faced a traumatic experience at the age of 10 when the family lost their financial estate, leading to separation and a collapse in their social status.
19:41 - 23:14 (03:33)
Summary
The guest speaker grew up in a wealthy family but faced a traumatic experience at the age of 10 when the family lost their financial estate, leading to separation and a collapse in their social status.
ChapterThe Science of Bugs and Fungi
Episode#340: Paul Stamets — How Mushrooms Can Save You and (Perhaps) the World
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Paul Stamets discusses his journey in finding a non-toxic solution to pest control and the benefits of entomopathic fungi Metarhizium for killing insects such as termites and fire ants.
23:14 - 28:53 (05:38)
Summary
Paul Stamets discusses his journey in finding a non-toxic solution to pest control and the benefits of entomopathic fungi Metarhizium for killing insects such as termites and fire ants.
ChapterThe Science of Bugs and Fungi
Episode#340: Paul Stamets — How Mushrooms Can Save You and (Perhaps) the World
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
A father describes how he used myceliated rice to get rid of carpenter ants in his home, thanks to his daughter's toy dish.
28:53 - 30:58 (02:04)
Summary
A father describes how he used myceliated rice to get rid of carpenter ants in his home, thanks to his daughter's toy dish.