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Mycologist Paul Stamets is the author of seven books. He is an invention ambassador for the American Association for the Advancement of Science and was inducted into The Explorer’s Club in 2020. He has received numerous awards, including the National Mycologist Award from the North American Mycological Association, the Gordon and Tina Wasson Award from the Mycological Society of America, the Disruptor Award from NextMed, and the SynBioBeta Lifetime Achievement Award.   He has named numerous new species of psilocybin mushrooms, and a new mushroom species has recently been named after him: Psilocybe stametsii.    He is a collaborator with numerous scientific organizations and research institutes. His research is considered breakthrough by thought leaders for creating a paradigm shift for helping ecosystems worldwide.   His work has entered the mainstream of popular culture: In the new Star Trek: Discovery series on CBS, the science officer is portrayed by an astromycologist, Lt. Commander Paul Stamets. His work with mycelium has become a central theme of this series. In addition, he is the primary guide to the incredible mushroom documentary Fantastic Fungi, which first appeared in theaters in fall 2019, with a 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.    
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    • How Mushrooms Can Heal, Shift Consciousness, and Save the Planet
    • Written by: Paul Stamets
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    • Length: 5 hrs and 20 mins
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    • How Mushrooms Can Help Save the World
    • Written by: Paul Stamets
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