Giuliana Furci on the Wonders of Mycology, Wisdom from Jane Goodall, Favorite Books, and the World’s Largest Fungarium | Brought to you by Athletic Greens all-in-one nutritional supplement, Eight Sleep’s Pod Pro Cover sleeping solution for dynamic cooling and heating, and Mack Weldon premium men’s basics. More on all three below.Giuliana Furci (@giulifungi) is foundress and executive director of the Fungi Foundation (est. 2012), the world’s first nonprofit dedicated solely to fungi. She is a Harvard University associate, Dame of the Order of the Star of Italy, co-chair of the IUCN Fungal Conservation Committee, mother, author of several titles — including a series of field guides to Chilean fungi — and contributor to numerous publications on the environment, such as the first State of the World’s Fungi report (Kew, 2018), Biodiversidad de Chile: Patrimonio y Desafíos (Ministry of the Environment, Chile, 2008) and the IBPA Award-winning book Fantastic Fungi.Giuliana has worked for the fungi since 1999 and in the nonprofit sector for the last 17 years. She has held consulting positions in US philanthropic foundations as well as full-time positions in international marine conservation NGOs and Chilean environmental NGOs.Please enjoy!*This episode is brought to you by Athletic Greens. I get asked all the time, “If you could only use one supplement, what would it be?” My answer is usually Athletic Greens, my all-in-one nutritional insurance. 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Juliana Furtado discusses the importance of fungi in the ecosystem and highlights the work of the Fungi Foundation, the world's first nonprofit dedicated solely to fungi.
The speaker discusses their experience of returning to a country that was seeking neo-capitalist development, but failing to achieve it. They also mention being surprised by the support for certain political figures.
A former aquaculture graduate talks about her transition to working in NGOs against the salmon farming industry's negative environmental practices and her experience of stumbling upon a poster looking for volunteers to look for fox poop in forests.
Forest Researcher shares tales of bushwhacking, poop collection, and discovering fungi in the forest.
Fungi and animals share a similar type of cell, which indicates a closer evolutionary relationship. Amanita Galactica, a type of fungus, has been found to have an extremely old common ancestor, shedding light on its age and evolution.
The process of identifying Amanitas involves looking at records, examining their appearance microscopically, and identifying their DNA. Amanita Muscaria is the most commonly depicted type of Amanita.
The speaker discusses important features to consider when foraging mushrooms such as whether they're hollow, stuffed or solid and if they change color when picked up. The talk also includes an advertisement for Athletic Greens' all-in-one formula and a free vitamin D supplement offer.
The speaker describes a visit to a tango shop with good wine, steak, and beautiful women, and was recommended to buy a ticket for a tango class to experience it all.
Juliana Bastos, biologist, discusses her experience discovering new species while hiking and discusses the impact of her discovery.
Psilocybin can be found in species like Inosobi and Gymnopulus, as well as other genera besides Psilocybe. Kew Gardens in England holds the world's largest fungi collection.
Juliana Birnbaum shares her encounter with Jane Goodall where they discussed fungi and how Birnbaum is advocating for fungal justice.
The common ancestor shared by fungi and animals suggests that fungi may be closer to animals, including humans, than to plants. This evolutionary relationship is reflected in the IUCN and organizations like REWILD recognizing the importance of including fungi in conservation efforts.
The Fungi Foundation, founded to increase awareness about fungi, highlights the essential role of fungi in life on earth through symbiosis and decomposition. The reduction of biodiversity due to deforestation and monoculture farming can have negative effects on fungi and consequently the cycle of life.
The co-founder of the Fungi Foundation talks about the importance of studying fungi, mycelium, and mushrooms, not only as the connective tissue that binds plants and animals together but also as close cousins with so many discoveries waiting to be found. The Fungi Foundation will be implementing a school curriculum to teach children about fungi in the US and other parts of the world.
Panel highlights the importance of Candid conversations regarding fungi and psychedelic fungi, nobody wants to talk about it in a scientific paper or press. The Fungi Foundation receives a $50,000 donation from a foundation.
EntheoFest is an amazing festival where you can talk to people who are trailblazing, thinking and debating and creating around access to psychedelic medicine, cultivation of foods and medicines, foraging, and justice for fungi.
Learn about the impact fungi have had on the planet in a well-informed and referenced manner from Nicholas P. Money. Also, consider the importance of letting things rot and invite fungi as your close cousins.
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