Oli Genn-Bash

Co-Founder of the University of Kent Canterbury Psychedelics Society, musician, Political Thought & Practices of Resistance MA, public speaker

[Oli Genn-Bash @oligennbash]

I feel like making a bit of a reintroduction here after being rather absent on this platform for a while!

I've had some interesting people follow me over the years, and I enjoy talking about psychedelics, politics, music, and mushrooms!

More specifically, I've been exploring the world of functional fungi and leading the conversation in certain areas to support high standards and good quality...but I'd like to widen my reach!

Have you explored the benefits of mushroom supplements? I have my preferred brands, but I'm curious to know what people are buying (considering how much crap there is out there!)

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@FatherMcKennaa No, increasingly the seats if power and influence (silicone valley) is full of people who have taken psychedelics. And they're full of a god complex where their own egos and inflated self belief make them think they're rewriting the rules of reality.

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@matthabusby I've never heard anything good about Stamets' products unfortunately and I think the whole mycelial-fermented grain stuff doesn't stand up to more innovative brands

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@PeterSjostedtH Thanks for sharing! 😄

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@RCarhartHarris What are your thoughts on stacking psilocybin mushrooms with other fungi such as lions mane or cordyceps to assist with the usual daily activities?

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@matthabusby @PsychedelicSci @_dispatch_media This was a great article man! Not an easy thing to write about, given the difficulties of reconciliation and peace building while there's an active genocide occuring

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I think the mushrooms would laugh if they could see all these "top 100" etc awards in the psychedelic space

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@APsychedelics Isn't it kinda weird to be placing psychedelics in a hierarchy?

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@alieninsect @foundmyfitness What are your thoughts on Kilindi Iyi's method of 20+ dried grams?

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The trick it seems is to consume just enough psychedelics to have a "hot take" but not too much that you risk the occurrence of critical thinking regarding the system which props you up/gives you a seat at the table

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Why capitalism is problematic when it comes to psychedelic research...

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I honestly fucking hate this tech bro hype reliant startup ecosystem that radical science is forced to depend on. Especially now that government funding is drying up. Treating science as an investment portfolio erodes integrity, obscures actual results and spreads misinformation

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@APsychedelics @FatherMcKennaa Stop using the term psilocybin then

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@the_no_mind Have you explored the cordyceps fungus in relation to mitochondrial function?

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@BellevueDoc See you there!

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@LagrangePointL2 @alieninsect I've often thought that playing FIFA all these years might possibly prevent dementia later on in life! There's something so appealing about the anticipation of movement and timing things to be somewhere at a certain point...almost like you're "hunting" the ball

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@alieninsect Squishy quantum supercomputer

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@SicaGiulio Also my post was directed more towards organisations who might be promoting events for example, rather than individuals using it for things like a background for Substack ❤️

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What the actual hell is going on with psychedelic organisations promoting AI art when there are SO many humans in this space making art?
This seems to be coming from the joiners who often have a "hot take" rather than an appreciation for the countercultural creativity connected to the use of these substances...I wish I could say it was just lazy, but it feels weirder than that.

[Oli Genn-Bash @oligennbash]

Maybe...I worry that it's a slippery slope unfortunately, and I've even mentioned this when it comes to events I've been involved in (i.e. I won't be doing any events with Psychedelic Society if they use AI art to promote it due to the backlash I faced previously from only being connected to the event)

I understood the perception of getting things out there quickly, and it's not to say I haven't benefited from using AI to help plan/structure, but I feel like the artistic side of things is a different conversation. I'm sure there are always ways to make things work in terms of creating relationships where you can get things done super cheap, or at the very least do some kind of mutual exchange/promotion. I know it might come across as being snobbish, but I worry that the more AI art gets used, the less relevant the humans will become.

I just want my AI to do the boring shit and leave me to be creative 😂 imagine how many amazing artists there would be if we didn't have to worry about day jobs? ❤️

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Have you checked out the Spore Journeys podcast from @MyceliumHub?

I had a great time chatting to Milan Holzapfel on this latest episode, where we explored the world of functional fungi and beyond!