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Obviously. The ship has an experimental drive based on mushrooms.

He even consulted with the writers on that technology.

Yeah, I have a feeling that's why I see his name so often on HN these days. The show propelled him to wider recognition.

Joe Rogan did more for his general populace celebrity status than Star Trek

Lol, sure, must be from Star Trek.

This is intentional, and the real Stamets had input on the show.

What an absolute random coincidence! What are the chances? ;)

One of the weirdest things about that show. Who does that? Did they ask him for permission first?

Yes, and he had input into the show.