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Living Planets: The Gaia Hypothesis

Science & Futurism with Isaac Arthur

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The Guy Hypothesis and Evolution

" Evolution may not have goals, but it's not impossible to discuss the topic without accidentally implying it," Love Lock says. "We tend to be prone to phrasing things with intent or purpose, even when we're trying not to." The Guy Hypothesis is a proposed negative feedback loop between ocean ecosystems and Earth's climate. One can't imagine rival planetary consciousness or non-sentient driving forces colliding into each other.

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