In this episode, we not only deep dive into the queendom of Fungi but rediscover how to live a life driven with curiosity. Sharad is a self-taught multidisciplinary citizen scientist, researcher, and science communicator, with a keen interest in mycology and its applications. We talk about Fungi, mycology, biomaterials, the future of education, but this conversation is so much more. To read more about Sharad and complete show notes, click here  For people who are visually inclined watch the episode on Youtube.  Connect with Tiny Farm Lab Website FacebookInstagramTwitter  Linkedin    You can reach out to Sharad Rai on his Instagram handle - @charles_bakwaski  Time Stamps 00:00:00 - Intro 00:04:05 - Sharad's Background 00:06:37 - Changing perception of Fungi 00:10:39 - Panspermia 00:15:04 - Curiosity as a child and the ritualistic education 00:21:34 - Deep diving into mycology 00:27:05 - Fungi vs Plants 00:30:54 - Internet of Nature 00:34:02 - Will mushrooms save the world? 00:39:09 - Mycoremediation 00:43:26 - Future of Education 00:49:05 - Mycomaterials and how they are made. 00:57:53 - Ancient mushroom practices and references 01:00:20 - Santa Claus and Amanita Muscaria 01:02:08 - Mushroom Hunting and toxic mushrooms 01:07:09 - Life lessons learnt from Fungi 01:11:43 - Who is Charles Bakwaski? 01:13:00 - Advice for beginners  Resources https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Panspermia  Facebook Groups - Poisons Help; Emergency Identification For Mushrooms & Plants- Mushroom Growing   Book recommendations - Behave: The Biology of Humans at Our Best and Worst by Robert M. Sapolsky - The Gene: An Intimate History by Siddhartha Mukherjee - Radical Mycology: A Treatise On Seeing & Working With Fungi by Peter McCoy - The Fungal Pharmacy by Robert Rogers - Organic Mushroom Farming and Mycoremediation by Tradd Cotter - Growing Gourmet and Medicinal Mushrooms by Paul Stamets  Movie recommendations - Fantastic Fungi - Planet Fungi: North East India   Ted Talks - 6 ways mushrooms can save the world | Paul Stamets   Podcasts - Joe Rogan Experience #1035 - Paul Stamets  - Mushroom Revival Podcast  Subscribe to our free weekly Tiny Farm Friends Newsletter: Every week we send a mail with tiny insights and resources to help you follow your countryside dream, create art, and build naturally.The next one drops on Sunday!Give it a try, it's free:https://www.tinyfarmlab.com/newsletter  Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tinyfarmlab/ https://www.instagram.com/tinyfarmfriends/ Subscribe to our channel on Youtube - @tinyfarmlabEmail: Tinyfarmlab@gmail.com