Fungi are master chemical alchemists, concocting chemicals to consume, control, entice, repel, and even hunt. Fungi have a rich history of cultural usage, and the compounds they contain can feed, heal, intoxicate, or even kill us. In this talk, ecologist, fungi grower and psilocybin researcher Dr Sam Gandy will spin you a mycelial yarn, with the aim of inoculating your brain with the spores of fungal knowledge.

You will learn about:
-Adaptogenic mushrooms like Lions Mane & Cordyceps
-Mycelial networks and how fungi communicate with plants
-The ubiquitous nature of fungi and their various vital ecological roles
-Their capacity as master chemical alchemists, able to wield chemistry in many different ways to survive
-The various ways an alliance with fungi could help us face us challenges we will face as a species
-Fungi’s cultural use as entheogens
This is a brand new talk and is different to The Science of Magic Mushrooms which only focuses on psilocybin producing mushrooms, whereas this talk covers the science of all fungi!

Doors open at 7pm, talk starts at 7.30pm - come down early to grab a good seat!
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Sam is a PhD ecologist and independent researcher. He has varied experience of working within the psychedelic field, including as a past scientific assistant to the director of the Beckley Foundation and as a research assistant with the Synthesis Institute. His work has also involved science communication, including a past role as a senior science writer for Wavepaths. A lifelong nature lover, he has a research interest in the capacity of psychedelics to influence human relationships with nature, and is a collaborator with the Centre for Psychedelic Research at Imperial College London. His main work focus is within the ecological field, working as Innovation Team Leader with environmental consultancy Ecosulis.

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