Monday, February 8, 2021

THE GAIA HYPOTHESIS


The Gaia hypothesis or the Gaia theory was proposed by James Lovelock, an independent scientist, environmentalist and futurist and has radically changed the way we view the natural environment. Do your research to find out what it is and write an essay describing it. Also mention to what extent you agree with Lovelock and support your opinion.

What  is it?

·         The Gaia hypothesis  https://www.slideshare.net/marianaboterop/gaia-6821731

·         The Gaia hypothesis: the earth as a system  https://www.slideshare.net/mrwozney/the-gaia-hypothesis-the-earth-as-a-system

Reading material to make notes on

·         Is the world an organism? https://aeon.co/essays/the-gaia-hypothesis-reimagined-by-one-of-its-key-sceptics?utm_source=Aeon+Newsletter&utm_campaign=3155c7cd23-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_12_04_04_33&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_411a82e59d-3155c7cd23-70333181

·         Gaia theory http://www.gaiatheory.org/overview/  Watch the videos as well

·         Gaia hypothesis https://courses.seas.harvard.edu/climate/eli/Courses/EPS281r/Sources/Gaia/Gaia-hypothesis-wikipedia.pdf

Videos to watch and take notes from

·         Gaia  Hypothesis, James Lovelock https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GIFRg2skuDI

How to save humankind? James Lovelock https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HuGj5n_vYz4