Groundbreaking New Research on the Origins of Psilocybin

Tracing the Genealogy of Psilocybin Close your eyes and imagine an Earth before humans, before borders, before time itself. Before Doordash and doomscroll, before innocence and guilt, there was only this: the Precambrian soup from which all organic life emerged. Cells dividing and asteroids colliding,…

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Unearthing The Terence McKenna Archive

Bring up Terence McKenna to the average psychedelic mushroom enthusiast and you’re bound to hear any number of the following things: tales of personal encounters with the elusive machine-elves; an vaguely tasteless impression of his vaguely extraterrestrial voice; a far-flung piece of lore involving South…

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ITW’s 2025 Gift Guide

The holiday season is upon us, and what better way to spread joy this holiday season than with mushroom themed gifts? It’s time for Inoculate the World’s holiday gift guide for mushroom lovers. Find gifts like spores, supplements, and apparel, for everyone on your list. …

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The Life and Legacy of Alexander Shulgin, The Godfather of Ecstasy

Alexander Shulgin, also known as Sasha Shulgin, is one of the most fascinating chemists and countercultural figures of our time. Shulgin is most well known for popularizing MDMA, but he spent his whole life synthesizing numerous new psychoactive compounds and diligently documenting their effects. Through…

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Terence McKenna’s Life and Vision for a Psychedelic Future

As one of the foremost public thinkers of the 1990s, Terence McKenna has made a lasting impact on the world, especially within the psychedelic community and the sphere of psilocybin legalization. Known for his fascinating, often winding lectures, McKenna made complicated, profound ideas accessible to…

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A Closer Look At the Hericium Genus: Lion’s Mane Mushrooms And More

Lion’s Mane has garnered significant attention over the last few years, driven by growing awareness of its vast health benefits. Most people are interested in the most common species known as Lion’s Mane, Hericium erinaceus, but there hasn’t been as much interest in some of…

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Maria Sabina, Mazatec Wisdom, and the Costs of Psychedelic Tourism

Maria Sabina is often remembered as one of the most influential figures in the psychedelic world, renowned for her role as a poet, and shaman, and as the woman who introduced magic mushrooms to Gordon Wasson, and thus, the Western world.    Maria Sabina’s quotes…

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Forage to Feast: Exploring the Biology and Culinary Magic of Morel Mushrooms

  It’s a mild spring day, with the warm sun casting flecks of light on the forest floor. Deciduous tree branches tangle together overhead and close in around a grassy depression, likely the remnant of a past disruption or abandoned pathway. The mushroom forager advances…

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The Mushroom of Immortality: Learn About Medicinal Reishi Mushrooms

Reishi, along with the entire Ganoderma Genus, is prized for its health benefits, and is among the most unique-looking fungi in our collection. In this article, we’ll discuss some of the health benefits of Reishi mushrooms and Ganoderma as a whole. We’ll also discuss the…

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Washington’s New Psilocybin Therapy Bill & The Future of Legal Mushrooms

At the beginning of this year, Senator Jesse Salomon along with thirteen co-sponsors, filed Senate Bill 5201. This bill would allow for psilocybin-assisted therapy in Washington State. If passed, it would structure regulations for licensed therapeutic programs using psilocybin, thus allowing licensed individuals to grow,…

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