| The Gaia Hypothesis is that our world
can be viewed as a living organism on a massive scale, with some
ability to regulate its own climate and environment. The rocks are
Gaia’s body, the forests its lungs, and humanity its developing
brain, sometimes its consciousness, sometimes its base, unaware
ego.
The Gaia hypothesis was put forward by the visionary scientist
James Lovelock. Its application, along with systems analysis, explains
much about how our world works, and it offers one of the most amazing
insights into what is really happening on planet Earth. It offers
a useful tool for analysing what is happening in relation to climate
change.
James Lovelock commented about the role of humanity: “As
the transfer of power to our species proceeds, our responsibility
for maintaining planetary homeostasis grows with it. |
The Little Green Book