Merlin Sheldrake

Merlin Sheldrake is a distinguished biologist, author, and speaker, celebrated for his insights into the fascinating world of fungi. His acclaimed book, *Entangled Life: How Fungi Make Our Worlds, Change Our Minds, and Shape Our Futures*, has garnered multiple awards, including the Royal Society Book Prize and the Wainwright Prize, while also becoming a New York Times bestseller and being translated into thirty-two languages. With a Ph.D. from Cambridge University focused on tropical ecology, Merlin’s research spans fungal biology, Amazonian ethnobotany, and the intricate relationships between sound and form.

As a research associate at Oxford University and Vrije University Amsterdam, he collaborates with various organizations dedicated to the protection of underground networks. In addition to his writing and research, he presents the documentary *Fungi: Web of Life*, featuring stunning visuals narrated by Björk. An enthusiastic brewer and fermenter, Merlin invites curiosity about the intricate relationships between humans and the more-than-human world through his multidisciplinary approach to science and art.