Thanks for another interesting and informative article, Wayne! Mushrooms are a valuable source of protein, similar to the protein in meat, apparently. My pet theory is that's because, like animals, mushrooms "eat" plants.
Flow of intelligence and/or information between species --- humans and sheep, rodents and birds, ravens and wolves, and so on -- is the frontier that you're working on, for sure, Wayne. When we know an animal is relieved and feeling safe, that's because we can grasp that info, we can interpret that animal's signs, we have gone looking for info. Forest dwellers depend on eachother for info about food sources, predators prowling, etc, and urban wildlife the same. Mushrooms and other fungi facilitate flow of information between forest trees and plants, transforming materials into compost, and balancing production of tree and plant hormones and tendencies of root growth. So many people have had it pounded into their minds to not stop and think and to just do some job for their parents or bosses, humans have become cut off from this very basic biospheric information flow/pool. The method is with us, coming back to us . . . May the method be with you in the courtroom Wayne!
Thanks, Wayne. Curiosity needs to be a trait shouted from the mountain tops and Leah Garces shows us in droves. I’ve been following her for a couple of years and just finished Grilled. Looking forward to this book and finding ways to help the movement!
Mushrooms are finally getting their time on stage-they hold their $ value, are quick to grow and can be made into many dishes including satiating the masculine need for meat as @dereksarno of Wicked Kitchen has shown us.
Never thought of the word “curiosity” — and it is a great word…. I have always used the word empathy — as in walking in another’s shoes to gain perspective/understanding as to where they are coming from and what brought them to their current place. Curiosity - to me - is more of an “active” word - my brain equates it to actively seeking information….(for me empathy is an active process, too….but curiosity just feels “livelier” in my brain…. LOL..). As always, thanks for sharing great nuggets of knowledge to effect change….🫶
I think some of the hostility toward D. Trump is based on the perception that he is killing us. Whether through corporate favoritism that increases housing and food insecurity, or abortion laws that are costing women their lives, young Democrats and Independent voters feel endangered by him. I don't endorse assassination of any public figure, but I can see how feeling attacked leads to the view that it is warranted. Curiosity is badly needed, and in short supply on both sides of the political continuum.
Thanks for another interesting and informative article, Wayne! Mushrooms are a valuable source of protein, similar to the protein in meat, apparently. My pet theory is that's because, like animals, mushrooms "eat" plants.
Have you had lion's mane? Or chicken of the woods? Some of the best protein out there!
Not yet. I'll have to try them. I like shiitake the best.
Chicken of the woods is disturbingly delicious, haha. Shiitakes are awesome, too, though.
Flow of intelligence and/or information between species --- humans and sheep, rodents and birds, ravens and wolves, and so on -- is the frontier that you're working on, for sure, Wayne. When we know an animal is relieved and feeling safe, that's because we can grasp that info, we can interpret that animal's signs, we have gone looking for info. Forest dwellers depend on eachother for info about food sources, predators prowling, etc, and urban wildlife the same. Mushrooms and other fungi facilitate flow of information between forest trees and plants, transforming materials into compost, and balancing production of tree and plant hormones and tendencies of root growth. So many people have had it pounded into their minds to not stop and think and to just do some job for their parents or bosses, humans have become cut off from this very basic biospheric information flow/pool. The method is with us, coming back to us . . . May the method be with you in the courtroom Wayne!
Thank you!
Thanks, Wayne. Curiosity needs to be a trait shouted from the mountain tops and Leah Garces shows us in droves. I’ve been following her for a couple of years and just finished Grilled. Looking forward to this book and finding ways to help the movement!
Mushrooms are finally getting their time on stage-they hold their $ value, are quick to grow and can be made into many dishes including satiating the masculine need for meat as @dereksarno of Wicked Kitchen has shown us.
Right on!
Never thought of the word “curiosity” — and it is a great word…. I have always used the word empathy — as in walking in another’s shoes to gain perspective/understanding as to where they are coming from and what brought them to their current place. Curiosity - to me - is more of an “active” word - my brain equates it to actively seeking information….(for me empathy is an active process, too….but curiosity just feels “livelier” in my brain…. LOL..). As always, thanks for sharing great nuggets of knowledge to effect change….🫶
A great article about a great advocate, thank you. Mushrooms, brilliant! Many are paying good prices for mushrooms, powders, dried, etc. :)
Hopefully this will spread like wildfire.
What a wonderful interview Wayne !
Was good to know Leah Garces better thanks to your excellent questions. She is extremely humble and a phenomenal achiever.
I think some of the hostility toward D. Trump is based on the perception that he is killing us. Whether through corporate favoritism that increases housing and food insecurity, or abortion laws that are costing women their lives, young Democrats and Independent voters feel endangered by him. I don't endorse assassination of any public figure, but I can see how feeling attacked leads to the view that it is warranted. Curiosity is badly needed, and in short supply on both sides of the political continuum.