I believe Mycology is both a science and an art form
Mushrooms exist at the intersection of death and life
Fungi are harbingers of a new future
Yet, both the body of funding and the subsequent lack of literature being generated in the discipline of Mycology is dangerously inadequate. Seen by most Westerners as an antiquated science, although it has currently undergone a resurgence, Mycology is still considered a dying practice.
Mushroom identification, a skill with a rich oral history that was once passed down through generations, is now largely seen as irrelevant. As a consequence, a once-thriving ethnomycological heritage is now being relegated to ancient folk lore.
Fungi are so pivotal to life on our planet that youth failing to gain adequate interest in this subject matter may have a detrimental impact on the destiny of the human species. Therefore, Mycoeducation for students of today is both necessary and exciting. Classes that incorporate both traditional and modern educational techniques, should be the gold standard.
Becoming a teacher to spread joy and understanding about this endlessly captivating discipline is both an honor and a privilege that I take very seriously.
