Merlin Sheldrake talks about fungi to the UK Parliament Science, Technology & Innovation Committee

[@nolongerjuicyboiz4413]

He is exactly what I expected from a guy called Merlin Sheldrake

[@ABoxOfCartonJuice]

The name sounds like a wizard name

[@sicuro5050]

@@ABoxOfCartonJuicemixed with shitake mushrooms

[@joedevitt132]

The whole family is next level.

[@thewokefindergeneral7631]

Harry Potter vibes

[@Hacktheplanet_]

Skyrim side quest character

[@imstillme3106]

Very informed, very eloquent and utterly relevant. You can tell he's not a politician though - he answers questions directly and concisely!

[@williambuchanan77]

He looks like he's really fascinated by fungus.

[@Wavy_Gravy]

It's all wasted. Stop praising wastrd efforts, it's counterproductive. especially with the EU collecting all the farmland they can, with dubious tactics. This young man could be teaching school children, not speaking to entitled corpses. IMO. Lol. Kids will outlive stupidity, if you give em the chance.

[@williambuchanan77]

@@Wavy_Gravy He's a scientist. It's not as daft as you think. Once the fungus dies out we starve, and I don't think the farmers will let the buggers

[@prismonthethehorizon5793]

😂😂😂😂

[@tubecated_development]

@@Wavy_GravyDunning-Kruger effect just made you and I both psychologists! With diagnostic expertise! Amazing.

[@KatieM786]

There is nothing more intetesting than to listen to an intelligent person talk about their area of experience and special interest with joy and enthusiasm, what a great video!

[@rivalee9]

Beautiful to hear the words 'psychedelic' and 'psilocybin' echoing in that room

[@danbull]

OK I did not expect to get ASMR tingles from a parliamentary select committee

[@infinity.of.smoke.and.mirrors]

lol

[@nomad_0036]

you should listen to Sheldrakes brothers music if you want tingles.

[@colonelbuds]

u made music for nerd cubed didn’t u

[@paranoidlawyer]

We didn't expect to see dan bull here either haha

[@hyporealism]

istanbul

[@EmilyW.isawakenotwoke]

Merlin is ethereal... I'm pretty sure he is a faerie, that's why he understands fungi so well . ❤️

[@thecreativegamers53]

Yes, go Merlin! Your voice and elegance when talking about mushrooms is intoxicating. This guy is an absolute legend.

[@andytraill]

Not mushrooms.

[@thecreativegamers53]

@@andytraill Very true, it misses the point I guess. I just always associate fungi with the reproducing organs. Which is another reason why his work is important for us.

[@dcornwell7130]

At 74 you have not only restored my faith in young people but the human race in general! Imagine a world if people like you were making the environmental decisions. We would never have got into the mess we are in now. Well done.

[@trentp151]

Environmentally conscious decisions are made every day... But these don't make the news my dear 74 year old friend. All you see in the media and news is how we're destroying everything, and almost no coverage of the good things that SO MANY people do, don't get attention because good news doesn't sell. Sad, but true.

[@safebans1369]

Ageist bastard

[@homborgor]

If only more people back in your day did more to help, then it wouldn't have to fall on younger generations.

[@stevenwilson9579]

@@homborgor If only your entitlement to have it all handed to you did not show your immaturity and lack of knowledge. Dumb to be young.

[@trentp151]

@@homborgor Don't play the victim because that is how you remain a victim until your deathbed.

[@harrylong2796]

Get this man a TV show!

[@Dob_Ogurt]

Athlete's foot: The untold story

[@dannymc1971]

THAt is hilarious broski @@Dob_Ogurt

[@thert.hon.thelordnicholson7261]

​@@Dob_Ogurt Channel 5 would make it

[@PoppaKrunch]

Very eloquent speaker, glad you've floated into my youtube algorithm.

[@maxwebber4586]

I trust this man more than any of the politicians.. mainly because he can speak for so long from the heart and have that knowledge without having to look at a piece of paper that they spent hours memorizing like a secondary school student

[@sapelesteve]

Well done Merlin! I would recommend that everyone on that committee read your book "Entangled Life". Keep up the great work! Cheers! 👍👍🍄🍄🍄🍄👍👍

[@hArtyTruffle]

I have that book… not read it yet but can’t wait to finish my present book so I can read Merlin’s 👍🏼 I leant it to a friend because I hadn’t started reading it and she loved it so much, she bought her own copy.

[@MrDavil43]

Entangled Life completely changed my view of the natural world. As a retired horticulturist that is some achievement! Just bought the new, illustrated edition for the family.

[@shonunezekiel]

Yes - SUCH a good book!

[@JB.zero.zero.1]

I can think of multiple cabinet members who would do well to visit the old gods 🍄

[@goinblinddoggone]

In a very big way 😂

[@PaulChapman1bz]

Should be an initiation before commencing any public office duties

[@oizson98]

Boris, Cameron and Sunak would surely develop psychosis.

[@RichWoods23]

Anyone care to chip in a few quid towards the building of a Cabinet-sized wicker man?

[@greatestytcommentator]

They would have to face their inner sickness though...

[@Thereal_prettyinblack]

Isn't he just beautiful when he uses his hands to support what he says while hs tie is untidy..... just beautiful true human being

[@TheFlowerPower47]

You radiate something truly beautiful Merlin!

[@josephridler-em5pk]

He seems like a fun guy

[@createone100]

So fascinating. I have been kind of following Merlin Sheldrake’s involvement with fungi for a few years. He is a brilliant and creative thinker,like his father, Rupert Sheldrake. We so badly need these fearless, highly intelligent scientists.

[@TransoceanicOutreach]

'fearless, highly intelligent scientists' - er...his dad believes in ghost, spirits, and psychic pets. He is definitely not a scientist.

[@createone100]

@@TransoceanicOutreach Your opinion. I stand by mine.

[@double2mo382]

​@@TransoceanicOutreachHis father sounds like fun! What an amazing name - Merlin Sheldrake!

[@harrycampbell7594]

Nikola Tesla loved a pigeon , what's your point buddy ​@@TransoceanicOutreach

[@mohammedelmi2660]

@@TransoceanicOutreachDo you really think that has an effect on his work? You can beleive what you want but when your using the scientific method to arrive at conclusions then that’s good enough

[@adamwilkinson6721]

His father must be proud, I am a great fan of Rupert, and now his son it seems! Im 33 and have been listening to his father since I was 17. Very interesting minds. Very well spoken and interesting. Thank you Merlin. ❤

[@Aphelia.]

I can listen to him talk about fungi for hours

[@liketheroman]

His audiobook is perfect

[@rthat1]

Might say he’s a fun guy

[@benjahmon]

The most important discussion on the Planet right now. 🙏❤️☮️

[@richardedwards5438]

I couldn't agree more!

[@brunodangelo1146]

Not true. The most important discussion on the planet right now that not nearly enough people are taking part in is what will happen to be people when human labour becomes redundant due to AI

[@Billygoatmanstan]

Forage mushrooms@@brunodangelo1146

[@Padraigp]

​@@brunodangelo1146lol ai can't do labour you thick. It wouldn't be very intellegent if it was doing labour. 😂

[@CyclingSteve]

@@brunodangelo1146 I'm more worried about when when human decision making becomes redundant due to AI. But there's plenty else that will bite us first.

[@graememoir3545]

Wonderful performance Merlin. You got the balance just right. I think you have done us all a service

[@Billygoatmanstan]

What a Fun Guy. His book is excellent. Hope Fungi gets the spotlight it deserves

[@sicuro5050]

I saw what you did here 😅

[@Dekoherence-ii8pw]

The "Professor Brian Cox" of mushrooms.

[@CJShopland_Art]

Was thinking a tv show a fun guy talking fungi :)

[@burtlangoustine1]

With the end of days in sight, the King called upon Merlin for assistance. Reality - 2024

[@sarahp007]

Lovely to hear this, I am studying fungi, listening to them and researching the value in the use of Mycelium in replacing plastics. My final Undergrad degree this May is on this subject.

[@nct948]

Good luck. I wish you to find some useful ways to replace plastics with fungi products.

[@giulias.5104]

Same charm as your father when explaining us science. ❤

[@RichWoods23]

Except that his father is someone who dove off the deep end and embraced pseudoscience many years ago.

[@my_channel_44]

​@@RichWoods23Who pissed in your cornflakes?

[@Mister_H.]

If you’re going to insult somebody at the very least you should try and string a sentence together properly you fool!

[@RichWoods23]

@@my_channel_44 Pseudoscientists and other liars. Of course if you enjoy being lied to, that's your own business.

[@dom3581]

Rich Woods on the other hand, less than charming @@RichWoods23

[@realhorrorshow8547]

I love how one of the MPs called him "Doctor Merlin". When you've got the look, the voice, and the name, use it.

[@robinwhitehead1132]

What a wonderful guy, such knowledge and eloquence. The world needs people such as him. What else would one expect with Rupert Sheldrake as father!

[@andrewcrawford1003]

An unusually humerous interaction between science and power.

[@besidestheobvious666]

I'm interacting with this so more people see it

[@RastaMouseYT]

Very articulate, great ambassador for fungi

[@QwinnieLu56]

About time fungi got the recognition they deserve. I hope they are treated respectfully and not "raped" for pure commercial benefit

[@BarghestOne]

What a legendary name. 🧙‍♂️

[@andrewphoenix3609]

So good to see Fungi on the agenda among politicians, getting more investment into research for food, medicine, mental health and natures intelligent networks could have a huge contribution on how we create a future for the next generations.

[@hArtyTruffle]

So interesting. And, a much needed push for fungal protection and development. Thankyou Merlin 👍🏼

[@helovafella]

I came here as I am a huge supporter of Rupert Sheldrake and now I’ve seen his son, I’m a big fan of his also

[@U_evolve]

This is absolutely brilliant to see happening within the British government 🍄 Thank you for your work sir 🙏

[@FelonyBellend]

Wonderful to see Merlin after hearing him so many times on radio and podcasts, discussing the fungi kingdom with passion and humour.

[@Mosstrades]

incredibly charming, passionate guy. i'm so happy to see mycology gaining some traction in the popular consciousness - learning about it has been lifechanging, in a beautiful way. also. the joke also works in english. i've never used the word 'adorkable' unironically, but. my god.

[@giulias.5104]

We are now in the Dwapara Yuga (according to the Indian Swami Sri Yukteswar Giri), the age where humanity become increasingly aware of the electric laws of Nature, and fungi seems to be the electric wires of the soil, connecting, sharing informations... Merlin helping pushing knowledge forward. 🍄🍄🍄💪👍👏

[@lordbrahma333]

Namaste

[@wendyg8536]

Aquarius pours waves

[@malloott]

Thanks for pushing this algorithm! I have never even heard of this guy but I'm happy to have learned of him!

[@Lighthouses]

What a fascinating man, I could listen to him for hours! His father Rupert is also an amazing teacher & I highly recommend his work.

[@oystercatcher943]

Brilliant to see this man in front of parliament. Love his wonderful book and music. Incredible talent and wonderful calm intelligent manner

[@michaelmyles8584]

This does need to be channelled on all lines of educational fronts. I will certainly go out of my way to spread the word.

[@ScottFlear117]

I came across his father who has a fascinating conversation with Krishnamurti, David Bohm and a psychiatrist. KZbin the video it’s such a good conversation. Which led me to read Merlins book. It’s amazing

[@FightingTorque411]

With every ounce of respect, you look and sound like Benedict Cumberbatch portraying Neil Gaiman and I love it, even before getting to how succinctly and eloquently you put forth your topic of discussion. Thank you, Merlin!

[@MaxSafeheaD]

HA! Just seen the ad for your new film a few minutes ago, what a coincidence. Looking forward to promoting your work and advocacy as much as I can. Always a pleasure Merlin, I trust you are keeping well 😊

[@DanDukeBox]

Of course his name is Merlin Sheldrake! Wonderful, enthralling hearing!! ❤

[@YTviewer118]

I wish I could have such a voice, so deep, eloquent, passionate and bold.

[@jonnyquest1120]

What an absolute joy to watch. I've started to lose interest in this topic over the last couple of years because it isn't talked about very much. And people glaze over when I try to talk to them about it. Thank you for reigniting my desire to understand fungi more. It probably sounds kind of naive, but I truly do believe that a lot of the problems we have today with the environment could be resolved through these organisms. There are talks in my community about using mycoremediation to sequester the heavy metals left behind in our soil after the 2018 Camp Fire in Paradise, California. I'm excited to have stumbled onto this video. I very much look forward to seeing more of your content. Thank you for your contributions to this critical field of study!!

[@nct948]

Your community seems very proactive. Best of luck with the project.

[@deydododontdedoh.5672]

Very interesting. I love mushrooms, eating them and now learning how they interact with the earth. A documentary on Netflix was good. Seems to me that fungi are like the equivalent of our brains neural network, sending communications between trees and plants. They are so amazing. The more I learn the more I respect them.

[@andytraill]

A beautiful mind. Explaining fractals of complexity, very efficiently.

[@floriebrown2089]

Dr Sheldrake I was delighted to watch this video, I am a student of the soil food web With Dr Elaine Ingham. More of us should practice this gardening system We must get more people to save and stash wood branches and leaves that as you say grows all the fungi you are talking about. Thank you for this video I am delighted that you were talking to member of parliament maybe we will eventually get somewhere?

[@iamsnowfox5819]

This may be the most random comment ever, but about 3 years ago I was in Vienna, having just bought your book Entangled Life. I had it lying next to me while having a coffee, and suddenly this guy asked if he could have a look at it. He claimed he knew you and your family when you were young (something about puppets..?) and told me lots of amazing stories about his life. Anyways, it was one of the best random conversations I‘ve ever had, thanks to you!

[@Nuts-Bolts]

Paul Stamets spoke a lot about the medicinal benefits of fungi on a Joe Rogan podcast. Hope Merlin can spread awareness of funguses importance here in the UK.

[@gregorwhyte3699]

I would hope but the opinions of politicians right now are stuck in pharma past.

[@oteyozzonerich3806]

Merlin your cracking & you are a great voice on the subject. Love hearing you talk about fungus

[@Pindrop22]

How very well spoken - a joy to listen to him

[@CrankyRayy]

Love this dudes enthusiasm

[@kaybradford1721]

This is not the first time that I have heard Dr. Sheldrake speak and his knowledge is fascinating

[@martins_kreicis]

He looks and speaks nearly divine. Watching it made me feel angelic ... but not a single word about toenail fungus and dandruff...or bioweapons...

[@velvetindigonight]

! Toe nail fungus is caused by inflammation in the body so stop feeding the fungi candida albicans sugar and carbs (especially wheat) which turn to sugar in the body? Have a google? It works!?

[@DeltaNovum]

Or climate change serving up a warm and moist enough biodome where fungus is able to grow and spread exponentially. Fungi will become far bigger a problem than ticks, musquitos, viruses or bacteria combined.

[@madoldbatwoman]

I changed career direction in my 30's (screamed in frustration and ran off into the woods). Some of the most interesting, and genuinely inspiring, people I've ever met are those who have immersed themselves in the study of the least 'glamorous' aspects of ecology. A constant stream of information that makes you say things like "Really?!" and changes the way you look at things forever. Excellent presentation of the case for fungi and some good questions too.

[@alexiscroft3425]

An extremely erudite young man! We could all learn a lot from him...:)

[@mikewa2]

Those who know, do. Those that understand, teach. And then there are those who are gifted in having a passion to share their knowledge

[@samdavenport4604]

Excellent, with how well you speak you're a joy to listen to, and the discussion is such an important one. Definitely subscribed 👍👍

[@thickandthinking]

Dr Sheldrake is giving my mind a place to rest by sharing a piece of his own. For this, I am truly grateful.

[@fburton8]

I haven’t heard and felt so much enthusiasm for fungi since Harry Hudson’s lectures in 1980.

[@coneyisland4568]

I read Entangled Life recently, and found it to be the most interesting book I've read in the last thirty years. It's so well written and easy to understand. The pictures are exquisite. It has made me look at the planet very differently and I highly recommend it.

[@patrickquinlan3056]

Well done Merlin. Spellbinding.

[@graeme5584]

This young fella is exactly what we need in government. his book is fascinating.

[@sanditeale3632]

Thank you Merlin.?So eloquently spoken. So needed

[@christiantestorf7224]

The next David A. in the making. Well done Merlin.

[@zoecoote3746]

He is brilliant and on the right side. I hope this knowledge is used for good.

[@wilsviewerw]

Brilliant Dr Sheldrake. Thank you

[@yoniwolf92]

What an absolute legend, loved listening to this, really interesting. What an eloquent speaker you are Merlin !

[@vickiwalker3486]

Brilliant delivery. A scientist who engages with an audience with genuine enjoyment and warmth.

[@concretec0w]

Just found you through serendipity! I'm a huge fan of your father and so happy to have stumbled on your account! Subbed :)

[@Alexander-uj5pb]

Wow, such enthusiasm from Dr Merlin, wonderful!

[@RachLZelda]

I don't know why this was in my recommended but I'm glad it was. Subscribed! :D

[@mp9810]

Well done - very concise and clear, even eloquent.

[@ianking-jv4hg]

Love you brother, Fungi is because Fungi is ! ! Gold Top ! !

[@rickmartin5132]

Eloquent and well informed young man, on a subject so much more important than the miserable content of our daily news items.

[@tubecated_development]

Thank you Mr Sheldrake.

[@patriciadavison1486]

Merlin Sheldrake…brilliant explanation -so well done 👏 Hats off to you.

[@suzeSKEL]

Him, his dad and his brother are truly a blessing for us all

[@kerrystewart3857]

What a joy to listen to a man that knows what hes talking about ❤ beautiful man. Could listen to him all day ❤

[@alanbryer6234]

Get it out there Merlin! 🙂👍🏽

[@LukaSauperl]

Merlin Sheldrake... What a name!

[@MAXEMUSCO]

So good to finally see people are not just listening but they are hearing this. ☝🏼❤️ 🤜🏼

[@michaelaadams2921]

Best news I’ve heard in a while! Well done for spreading the word

[@carolynellis387]

This book Merlin Sheldrake wrote, Entangled Lives is fascinating. I highly recommend it, as it is written in an easy to understand style. Great topic fungi. His parents are fascinating folks too.

[@chiefinkeef]

awesome stuff, i was put off of science and that kind kind of thing but this is fascinating. keep doing what ur doing, i hope the government cares more about all kinds of fungi. "theyre a kingdom of life without a kingdom of lifes worth of research" was an amazing way of saying it.

[@clarepover4978]

Well done again Merlin. Excellent talk.

[@biggc181]

Fantastic video. Really good opening questions from the MP's to allow Merlin to get into his pace.

[@Dipsomaniac]

Good job everyone involved!

[@harryhj5981]

I never thought I’d be so interested in listening someone talk about fungi, fascinating

[@skoolbeanz]

A brilliant watch. Wish I had a teacher like Merlin when I was at school. Fascinating. Hope this is the start of much more recognition and government funded research into our precious fungi 🍄✨

[@BreezeTalk]

Awesome Sheldon, this is fantastic. I’m really enjoying this, well done !

[@npc_101]

You have a fantastic way of speaking!

[@Veveve1]

Right place right time!!! Lets go.

[@Emileave]

This is amazing. I just read Sheldrake's Entangled Life and it is eye opening to how essential the life of fungi is

[@neilgc4943]

An absolute brilliant pioneer and ambassador for the Fungi-verse! He has such a passion for his subject that is wonderfully infectious, and he has an excellent voice to boot! Interesting & encouraging to also see my MP (RH Tracey Crouch) in attendance. I shall look forward to seeing her in our local, The Little Gem in Aylesford (Kent's original smallest pub) next time and stand her a glass of Goacher's ale!

[@maddiestewart399]

Yes Merlin!!! Great talk well done