Working With and Learning From Nature
5 Questions With… Peter McCoy, Author of Radical Mycology
Peter McCoy is the author of the book Radical Mycology and the co-founder of the grassroots organization of the same name that educates about the importance of fungi, mushroom cultivation, and mycoremediation. Peter is a writer, artist, mushroom cultivator, and educator.
1.) Who or what has made a difference in your life?
Two friends I met when I was 20/21 were unknowing mentors for me when I was first developing the skills and know-how to make things happen and effect positive change in the world. Their ability to gather people around causes and creating great change in their community still inspire me when I work to follow my own ideas and desires.
2.) What is one of your favorite movies?
Samsara
3.) What are your words/ quotes/advice to live by?
“You never change things by fighting the existing reality. To change something, build a new model that makes the existing model obsolete.” ― R. Buckminster Fuller
“You never change things by fighting the existing reality. To change something, build a new model that makes the existing model obsolete.” ― R. Buckminster Fuller
4.) What is one of your favorite Mushrooms? Why?
Turkey Tail (Trametes versicolor) because is it highly medicinal (a potent immune booster and anti-cancer mushroom), make a delicious and sweet tea, is easy to grow, is globally distributed and easy to identify, and is a powerful remediator (pollutant decomposer).
5.) What inspires you?
I am most inspired by any individual or community effort to create alternative perspectives on the world. Whether this comes through as art, activism, Earth repair, or personal healing.
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2 Comments on “5 Questions With… Peter McCoy, Author of Radical Mycology”
I’m looking for contact information for Peter McCoy. I’m a soil consultant for 2700 acres of dry land farming.
Hi Gene,
I will forward your comment and email to Peter!
Thanks for listening.
Jill