Baukunst Study Groups are short, collaborative projects where the participants dive into new areas of inquiry. Each Study Group is designed to inspire collective members both in their domain knowledge and in applying their brains, bodies, and spirits to wholly new directions.
In our first Study Group, Mycelium as Mode, we set out to inquire about the vast world of mushrooms, exploring the terrain from multiple vantage points — from wellness and investment in psychedelics — to materiality and even, mycelium as a metaphor for building.
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You don’t have to look far to notice mushrooms are pervasive within our current culture. Many are touting the benefits of turkey tail, Paul Stamets is now a niche celebrity, and with deregulation efforts moving along, there is growing potential of seeing psilocybin eventually creep into the mainstream. Promising research on mushrooms show their benefits not just to our physical wellness, but also the health of our planet and spirit. So what does the future of mushrooms hold? Where can we find big picture impact on our health, enjoyment and sustainability within this powerful organism?
The information gathered comes from a combination of collective working sessions on focused topics, and conversations with founders of thriving mushroom-related brands like MUD/WTR and Alice Mushrooms. You can find insights around the realms of Health, Material Futures, Psychedelics and more included.