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You think you like mushrooms? William Padilla-Brown might just have a step up on you. As the founder of MycoSymbiotics, William has cultivated hundreds of thousands of mushrooms from dozens of species; he's barcoded them, and turned them into various extracts and tinctures. William sits down with WIRED to break down his mushroom obsession.
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@jopo7996 2 года назад

William's personality and attitude doesn't leave mushroom for improvement.

@Goldi-Luc 2 года назад

he seems like a real fungi!

@FlorianCalmer 2 года назад

Dad...Who gave you access to a computer?

@GabsR-N 2 года назад

WHOOOO!! 🤝

@anthonykim8042 2 года назад

I just want you to know I heavily sighed after reading this.

@ziziroberts8041 2 года назад

He's fungimentally perfect for this job. I would give him a spore of 10.

@rtd1791 2 года назад

I felt like video should have been longer; there’s definitely more to learn. This was one of your best obsession videos.

@ivanlagrossemoule 2 года назад

He should have a RU-vid channel explaining mushrooms, as in one type or whatever for each video. I'd watch it.

@MultiSoftE 2 года назад

@@ivanlagrossemoule he goes on podcasts

@richardwaller9436 2 года назад

Agree

@playdoug12 Год назад

ru-vid.com he has a channel

@vitogiacalone4135 5 месяцев назад

@@ivanlagrossemoule Adam Haritan has a lot of incredible videos on his channel Learn Your Land

@candledapple 2 года назад

"All mushrooms are magic" I love him 🤣

@jayemeljay2117 2 года назад

Paul Stamets could not agree more! Must even wish to have thought of that one!

@fezzypepper8525 2 года назад

He's right!

@RudyTheNinja 2 года назад

_"wooow,_ this place is *_poppin"_* x'D

@brokenglassshimmerlikestar3407 Год назад

They really are lol. Many mushrooms are very nutritious and have medicinal value

@dandellar200 Год назад

He's a fun guy

@Spaceman_spliff 2 года назад

Took a mushroom cultivation class with Will at his spot in Pennsylvania a few years back, truly a unique perspective and an absolute wealth of knowledge when it comes to fungi. Pushing the envelope and making mycology accessible to more and more people, fckn lit and noble pursuit. The man knows his mushrooms, and can tell you a whole lot of things about fungi that you never knew you’d know. What a human.

@scottcroteau7375 2 года назад

More information please I’d love to take a class with him.

@beautifullife-dj4wk 2 года назад

He really seems like a fungi 😆

@williamchristy257 Год назад

@@scottcroteau7375 second this

@03stmlax Год назад

He seems like a really fungi

@afrilifewealth8743 Год назад

Does he do online stuff? I'm stuck in UK

@akicitaa.8233 2 года назад

This guy is pure charisma. I'm not into mushrooms except on pizza, but I would listen to him go on and on about them.

@cameronkoch482 2 года назад

It's hard not be happy/excited for people who find their passion and then share it with others.

@khalilahd. 2 года назад

What an incredible way to spend your life. He’s a genius. Very cool to get a glimpse into his world ❤

@XxXenosxX 2 года назад

He needs to start his own series, I love this man!

@C2C. 2 года назад

His channel is Apex Grower.

@ELYESSS 2 года назад

@@C2C. thanks

@santasiajones6168 2 года назад

He needs a youtube channel i would love to watch him talk about mushrooms all day, i would love to know more about them

@BrainboxOfficial_1 2 года назад

Hit up ☝️the handle. He ships safely 🍄💊🔌....

@ThePermacultureStudent 2 года назад

Here you go: ru-vid.com

@_S._S._ 2 года назад

@@ThePermacultureStudent thanks legend

@TBat87 2 года назад

He introduces himself as a 1994 model human, that's hilarious!

@thialove2121 Год назад

I laughed too, great introduction!

@leevancliffneridacampo7769 Год назад

Ninety seven?!🙃🤣

@katiem3626 2 года назад

His depth of knowledge is impressive, and his next-generation sequencing of fungi is really neat, too! Shoutout to Oxford Nanopore Technologies for their flow cell tech

@ahmetberat7357 Год назад

I have researched and found out that shrooms are very helpful , it has really helps to reduce anxiety and depression . I would love to try magic mushrooms but I can't easily get some , Is there any realiable source I can purchase one

@gaeliqbal3952 Год назад

@Christopher Harland Does dr.jeromespores ship?

@kutevince7347 Год назад

The Trips I've been having have really helped me a lot , I finally feel in control of my emotions and my future and things that used to be mundane to me now seem incredible and full of nuance on top of that I'm way less driven by my ego and I have alot more empathy as well.

@vincentgiovanni1963 Год назад

@@kutevince7347 Tripping is not all that bad but one has to find a good mycologist to teach you the right things you need to know

@hunterjonathan9259 Год назад

I am feeling the same way too, I put too much on my plate and it definitely affects my stress and anxiety levels. I am also glad to be part of this community.

@gaeliqbal3952 Год назад

@Christopher Harland Thanks, I'll contact him right away. This means alot to me

@bizybee8192 2 года назад

This is great, it’s awesome to see people following what they love. Congrats dude !

@LONE_WOLF_GANG 2 года назад

This is the coolest person of the year by far!!! As soon as he introduced himself I was glued to the screen. Very knowledgeable and super curious. He's like the black Hamilton.

@johntnguyen9917 Год назад

Microdosing LSD and psilocybin mushrooms has been the best experience. Since I started taking them I have noticed clearer thinking and peaceful existence. Taking on anything life throws at me, great stuff.

@shannonkeeth3094 Год назад

I’ve heard so much and I really want to try them too. I put so much on my plate and it definitely affects my stress and anxiety levels

@miketolliver8940 Год назад

He’s on insta?

@realisticlife647 Год назад

The trips I've been having has helped me a lot, I finally feel in control of my emotions and my future and things that used to be mundane to me now seem incredible and full of nuance on top of that I'm way less driven by my ego and I have a lot more empathy as well

@toddortscheid5855 Год назад

Sure, he ships discreet and anonymous.

@philcurtis4256 Год назад

Saw reviews about dr.coxx, checked him out and I must say he is very good at what he does and his products are pure.

@heraclitus6100 2 года назад

I need friends like this dude. I just want to bask in the wealth and radiance of his knowledge and positive vibes.

@heraclitus6100 Год назад

@Linda Richard I don't do social media. Thanks though.

@heraclitus6100 Год назад

@Linda Richard I'm not sure what you are trying to say here.

@Chuloon 2 года назад

I love this guy, please do more videos with him! 10 years ago I decided I wanted to try foraging for wild mushrooms & everyone I knew thought I was crazy. Cool to see this hobby is gaining popularity, people have been doing this for forever & it is amazing how diverse the natural world is.

@christyl7698 Год назад

In the Pacific Northwest (USA) it's a pretty common hobby among locals. Any more popular here it'll be mainstream lol

@bogwitchburke 2 года назад

This guy is AMAZING. What a genius and generous personality.

@Cheap_Mycology 2 года назад

He really is an amazing human. So inspiring.

@tamn9446 2 года назад

He has an amazing amount of knowledge.

@hosoiarchives4858 Год назад

Anyone can do what he’s doing

@Cheap_Mycology Год назад

@@hosoiarchives4858 that’s part of his message is to decentralize education. Yes everyone can do what he does if they are willing to teach themselves.

@hosoiarchives4858 Год назад

@@Cheap_Mycology there are thousand of people doing what he’s doing. He just became social media famous, and education is already decentralized

@jimmyispromo 2 года назад

Man, this is amazing. So genuine

@noimnotakpoppfpsheacy2526 2 года назад

More Samsung sis

@thejesuschrist 2 года назад

so dope! mush luv 🍄❤

@EtherealPsychonaut 2 года назад

Greetings fellow human shroom enjoyer

@qxqp 2 года назад

Well, he definitely seems like a fun guy.

@a.l.a.7847 2 года назад

What a testament to a self-taught expert and genius!

@1.4142 2 года назад

Mycology is such an unexplored, niche community. It's fun to id and sample different mushrooms that pop up in unexpected places.

@BrainboxOfficial_1 2 года назад

Hit up ☝️the handle. He ships safely 🍄💊🔌....

@waleedkhalid7486 2 года назад

This was cool. He was not a classically trained scientist, but he clearly knew what he was doing. It just goes to show that science isn’t something for the high and mighty (he doesn’t seem to have gone to college?)- the average person, with enough time and will, can learn it and be involved in the discussion. I am saving this video for when I teach my high school students about fungi so they can see what’s possible.

@philipm3173 2 года назад

Get a small hay bale and let them collect some samples, taking a spore print is easy enough a kindergartner can do it. Just leave it on foil overnight. A real experiment is one where you don't know the outcome, the way we're taught labs is through rehearsal, not experimentation. Let there be wonder and discovery!

@_evors 2 года назад

Agreed, anyone can learn science. It can be self taught (James lovelock is an example of a great self taught scientist)

@theMatIsLavaVlog 2 года назад

Imagine how many years he would have wasted in classrooms if he had taken the traditional route. He would have exited his educational path with much less energy, passion, and charisma than he currently has, I can tell you that.

@Fulorange 2 года назад

The guy who is seen as the foremost expert in mushrooms is Paul Stamets, he is also not classically educated in mushrooms yet now has PhD's in mycology recognizing his expertise. These guys should hook up!

@Fulorange 2 года назад

You should check out his videos and show them to your class, the possibilities for mushrooms are vast!

@annamason3087 Год назад

I've heard a lot about magic mushrooms, LSD but can't find a place to get them, I've got terrible depression and anxiety

@odentenzin3129 Год назад

I'm so interested in the experience but am terrified of having a bad trip

@fluffypineapples8852 Год назад

I did two grams last time, it was a thrilling experience and I enjoyed it

@johnkeleher5563 Год назад

(dream.spores); jason Got psych's**

@odentenzin3129 Год назад

This whole thing is pretty new to me, can I try 3grams?

@fluffypineapples8852 Год назад

@@johnkeleher5563 where to search? Is it IG ??

@Sl3xx 2 года назад

I have been looking for good measurement tools to assess people's reasons/motivations for using psychedelics but have not had any luck finding validated or reliable measures... does anyone have suggestions or leads? I can't wait to try any of them.

@BrianalBrighton 2 года назад

it so much easier to get over anxiety and depression with psychedelics

@smithsSons 2 года назад

Micro dosing on shrooms helped me deal with my depression and anxiety

@Neto37375 2 года назад

@free man I've always wanted to trip but am so scared it might end up bad.. I've heard a story of how a trip went bad so am so terrified of having one..

@KenvyNguyen 2 года назад

@@BrianalBrighton One of the most peaceful experience I've ever had..I really need to get my hands on some DMT

@Sl3xx 2 года назад

@Eminent Jackson pls how do I find him? Is it on IG?

@TheGraceConnection 2 года назад

I love his passion!

@schizodillo1952 Год назад

He's not a savant. He worked for that knowledge. Working for what you have and achieving that, to me at least, is just as impressive as being born with a gift. That's something you guys should really highlight better I think.

@schizodillo1952 Год назад

Get lost scammers.

@jennysam3929 2 года назад

I love that he is so loving what he does! That's the way to share your love with the world.

@ninjaguysith 2 года назад

William is such a cool guy.

@drdiscostu 2 года назад

*William is such a fun guy

@quackmcduck6646 2 года назад

Mushrooms I love it Edit: I'm not sure if I missed it or not but I find it awe inspiring what this man has achieved through a dedication and infatuation to his field. All that in spite of a formal education.

@lorrainegatanianhits8331 2 года назад

Most intellectuals without formal education are far more intelligent than their peers, because their mind hasn't been narrowed-down by today's education system. Education as we have it today produces the antithesis of intelligence, as it doesn't focus on teaching students HOW to think, it teaches them WHAT to think.

@sudstahgaming 2 года назад

This guy ain't a normal guy interested in mushrooms, he has elite knowledge and researching skills

@philipm3173 2 года назад

Get that elite out of here, no room tor elite in citizen science. He's out here making this stuff accessible to all, and showing that with motivation we can learn anything. Passion will lead you to skills. No degree will teach you passion or genuine interest.

@robogecko4067 2 года назад

@@philipm3173 absolutely, we can all get there,,, it just takes passion and time

@LadyPrincessDiana 2 года назад

Wow, I'm so impressed with the dedication he has toward his goals! I don't know if it's possible in the US, but I hope some big university professor finds him and allows him access to uni labs and resources so he can take his research even further!

@TREEfool 2 года назад

"...so that I could have more nerds to hang out with." Haha, I love this guy.

@brenda1520 2 года назад

Psilocybin mushroom is very helpful, I remember a trip 5 years ago I cried like I haven't cried at all in my life and I saw my pain as a rainbow of different colors, each sorrow, each specific hurt became a specific color.

@brenda1520 2 года назад

It felt so liberating. After the trip I changed a lot & my life improved so fast. 5 years later, I am now looking into micro dosing, it's time to upgrade but It’s hard to source them

@stevensquires714 2 года назад

One dose of mushroom cured my depression/ anxiety. It's a "spiritual" experience, but doctors don't like to use that word. mycologist, Dodge_Shroomtips is a life safer

@stevensquires714 2 года назад

He is on Instagram

@jeff-xd7nu 2 года назад

I've been having constant, unbearable anxiety but shrooms dissolved it

@Brava56666 2 года назад

@@stevensquires714 What’s the highest shroom dose you’ve ever taken? I’ve taken 1.5, 3.5 and 5 grams of GT. All I ever got was some visual and on 5 grams trip I ruminated about minor things haha.

@kibirdie 11 месяцев назад

“The more you spend time with something that you think is weird, the more it becomes something that you understand.” This is true for so may situations. Well said

@BillyLeeGoodman 2 года назад

I make mushroom stock out of Turkey Tail. You have to boil them anyway, after drying them forever, so why not? Most people will drink it straight as tea, but that's too... strong and bitter for me. So I just use it in soups I make and it adds a wonderful earthy flavor!

@Jerryberger9235 2 года назад

Psychedelic’s definitely have potential to deal with mental health symptoms like anxiety and depression, I would like to try them again but it’s just so hard to source here

@georgewilliams1062 2 года назад

Psychedelics are the reason why i didn’t take my life when i was at my end. I was stripped of my ego and saw the beauty of life and interconnectivity and even though i still battle anxiety and depression, I’m doing better everyday and will never think in such a self destructive way again.

@zoeywinston6826 2 года назад

LSD and mushrooms completely changed my whole outlook on life. I became a better version of myself This experience gave me a lot of confidence about my self and my body. A bunch of bad thought / behavior patterns were broken. One of these was pretty bad OCD that made me wash my hands a lot. It gave me a lot of hope that things will be fine, this is the one thing that I heard throughout the trip: Everything is alright. The main reason for the trip was my severe depression and it definitely helped me (although it's not gone). Before all I could do was lay in bed. Now I am trying to rebuild my life one step at a time which wasn't possible before."

@sarahh321 2 года назад

[_James_tray] Got psychs

@Jerryberger9235 2 года назад

@@sarahh321 Where to search?? Is it IG?

@sarahh321 2 года назад

@@Jerryberger9235 Yes

@thaatsriight 2 года назад

He’s like a modern day “Johnny Apple Seed”… “William Mushroom Spore” 🤓

@thaatsriight 2 года назад

Wait wait… “William Mycelium” 😎

@Suger18 2 года назад

Thats actually really cool, keep it up !

@johnnzboy 2 года назад

"All mushrooms are magic" - priceless :)

@clivebriesemeister3042 2 года назад

The mushroom growing on the insect really fascinated me

@minh1197 2 года назад

this is beautiful. thank you wired for making this video and thanks william for sharing this amazing stuff with us

@marybenka8969 2 года назад

I'll refer you to this mate where I got mine delivered discreetly***¿¿¿

@marybenka8969 2 года назад

On Instagram ¿

@marybenka8969 2 года назад

Tripwithrob5.

@minh1197 2 года назад

@@marybenka8969 um thanks. my comment was clearly a sly question in disguise about where to buy psychedelic mushrooms /s

@Steve4768o 2 года назад

it's amazing hearing someone else talk about tripwithrob they are the best plug for me so far

@xxPenjoxx 2 года назад

What an absolute legend, wish we could've had more video of him

@SandyRiverBlue Год назад

A literal, honest to god naturalist. I haven't seen the like since 1896. If you had asked me when I was 12 years old, what I wanted to be when I grew up, I would have told you that I wanted to be a naturalist (I read about it in a Sherlock Holmes novel). My parents were not enthused, so instead, I went on to get a science degree. I'm glad that someone could take what I did as a hobby (spore prints and photographs) and actually make a living with it. Kudos William!

@dietzyfly 2 года назад

Wow. This guy is absolutely genius and inspiring. I love how he just started teaching himself DNA sequencing....

@youretheai7586 2 года назад

I LOVE watching things grow on agar! It's interesting that he didn't use a glove box or vent hood.

@Lunaskylette 2 года назад

❤️❤️❤️ I love mushrooms . Been into plants and mushrooms forever and always wanted to go mushroom hunting. Was discouraged severely by everyone but seeing this makes me happy ❤️

@Usr01928519842 2 года назад

Love his energy and enthusiasm!

@GaiaCarney 2 года назад

Thank You, WIRED 🤗 William Padilla-Brown is a beautiful human! I’m inspired!

@hagron5702 Год назад

I live on a populated island in the St-Laurent river but we still have a few wooded areas on the island that are kept ''intact''. I was able to spot many different mushroom species there, including the one shown at 1:14. It's always a treat to witness these beauties.

@oliviabeckett8166 Год назад

You are right.

@francischeefilms Год назад

Good to see my footage used here!

@KKISCRAZYFUL 2 года назад

All mushrooms are magic ♥️

@stormriderkaos 2 года назад

I appreciate people like William

@robbob1866 2 года назад

If countries educational systems were more flexible and accommodating how many more people like him would find their "mushrooms" and then how much better would our world be?

@quietcell 2 года назад

Absolutely

@spitalhelles3380 2 года назад

It's funny how he understands the whole universe in terms of mushroom xD

@BrainboxOfficial_1 2 года назад

Hit up ☝️the handle. He ships safely 🍄💊🔌....

@jbp4182 2 года назад

“I’m a 94 model human.” Yep, he has experience with the magic ones.

@nelsonfrank4844 2 года назад

Try my dealer

@nelsonfrank4844 2 года назад

MyCohenRy 33

@nelsonfrank4844 2 года назад

On Instagram

@nelsonfrank4844 2 года назад

He got stuffs

@what2watchyt Год назад

Drop out to know it all. Amazing how he cares and shares his knowledge.

@kikopsan 2 года назад

This dude is just insanely smart

@LouieC Год назад

I love this dude. Ppl need more friends like this dude.

@markymark8196 Год назад

This dude is amazing. Great mind, attitude and dedication to learning.

@ThePermacultureStudent 2 года назад

William Padilla-Brown's RU-vid Channel: ru-vid.com

@evilsharkey8954 2 года назад

This guy has bred cordyceps on normal media, so without the need to parasitize insects. He’s the guy to contact if you want non-horrifying cordyceps!

@oliviabeckett8166 Год назад

I really love this guy. The way he made this video is making me develop more love for mushrooms. I guess I have more things to try out soon

@davidcooke8005 2 года назад

I played in a band with a guy who liked mushrooms so much that he ate them until his grandparents called and asked them to bring them back some of their furniture. Which he did. That's when the police arrived, as he was arranging the furniture for them around their place. Thing is, his grandparents were dead. He was at the cemetery, with their furniture. When the cops showed up he had started digging. So make sure you know what kind of mushrooms you are eating.

@ryangoslin6636 2 года назад

I'd appreciate your comment

@ryangoslin6636 2 года назад

trippy_psyche1¿..

@ryangoslin6636 2 года назад

ON INSTAGRAM

@Khabirov88 2 года назад

Guy's got such an impressive persona.. God bless brother.

@BrainboxOfficial_1 2 года назад

Hit up ☝️the handle. He ships safely 🍄💊🔌....

@itoobable 2 года назад

I'd love to witness a conversation between William and Paul Stamets!

@bromisovalum8417 Год назад

hat's off to him, I love mushrooms too but I admire his absolute dedication.

@AmberAmber 2 года назад

THIS. WAS. AWESOME!!!

@leemaher4257 2 года назад

His passion made this topic very interesting!

@gracez593 2 года назад

More of this guy please 🙏

@daphnesawyer8555 2 года назад

He is so inspiring

@lorrainegatanianhits8331 2 года назад

7:05 This quote is so psilocybin inspired. Everyone who has experience with psychedelics knows what I'm talking about. "Decentralized approach like the mycelium" hahahahaha spot on.

@nowthenzen 2 года назад

This channel is growing on me bc William is a Fun-Guy!

@jahhaahaha12 2 года назад

This guy needs a streaming channel, someone set him up

@ThePermacultureStudent 2 года назад

William's RU-vid is here: ru-vid.com

@waltsmith480 Год назад

Bye far one of my favorite mycologist ,he knows more information than you can possibly imagine about fungi and not just about fungi. 5 STARS FOR SURE

@harpiessnow 2 года назад

Find yourself someone who is as interested in you as this guy is interested in mushrooms

@ryangoslin6636 2 года назад

I'd appreciate your comment

@ryangoslin6636 2 года назад

trippy_psyche1¿..

@ryangoslin6636 2 года назад

ON INSTAGRAM

@AffectiveApe Год назад

William's personal philosophy on scientific investigation is rare, good for him for being a good steward of intellectual freedom and championing it!

@viniopini 2 года назад

Wow that was amazing! What a great guy :)

@tedestebar3099 Год назад

This guy's doesn't need magic mushrooms to have fun, he's already a fungi.

@Tamara-sr6rw 2 года назад

I've heard that mushrooms can heal the garden soil. Anyone know anything about that?

@charlesbikas3405 Год назад

Met him in 2021 at the Georgia Mushroom Festival. Super nice guy with a truly stunning amount of knowledge about mushrooms. Great teacher.

@jameskim3915 Год назад

He's on Instagrams also on Telegram with..

@jameskim3915 Год назад

*Mycopete.*

@jsblastoff 2 года назад

Everyone has something to offer, with some it is more apparent than others. Super Human!

@terryrogers-kulick9499 2 года назад

Great video William!

@samhaines8228 2 года назад

this man is an inspiration

@dreb.7416 2 года назад

Dope content! 💯

@travelinman70 2 года назад

Keep following your passion!!!

@BlueRice 2 года назад

i wanted to be a mushroom king myself. i have had went mushroom hunting when i was little. it takes so much time and foot travel. the distance is far. i like to eat mushroom. its so delicious

@stefflus08 Год назад

Imagine if fungi were as rough with us as they are with insects.

@devwithsoul 2 года назад

He is so talented!and cute too

@user-yx7dp2pl8t 2 года назад

the world really is an oyster for that oyster mushroom

@tnasr3254 2 года назад

The Japanese used a moss/ type of fungus with oats (food source for the fungus) placed where cities are then designed their transit systems based on how the fungus spread to the oats