The speaker is discussing the scientific jargon used by Paul Stamets in his lectures about mycelium and mushrooms. They believe that Stamets uses this jargon to demonstrate his seriousness about the work and to highlight the scientific backing of his research. The speaker also notes that Stamets often addresses microphobia (fear of mushrooms) in his lectures, as he believes that higher education has overlooked the importance of mushrooms in the past.

• The speaker is discussing Paul Stamets' work with mushrooms, specifically the use of mycelium and mushrooms as a solution to various problems. They mention that Stamets is passionate about the scientific aspects of his work and uses scientific jargon to convey the seriousness of his research.
• Stamets' work has been discredited by some due to his connections with other people in the field and his tendency to share anecdotal stories. The speaker believes that Stamets uses scientific terminology to counter these criticisms and emphasize the validity of his research.