Outrage + Optimism: The Climate Podcast The Deep Time Walk: Celebrating Stephan Harding 1953-2024
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Oct 1, 2024 Stephan Harding, a pivotal figure in the climate community, was a Deep Ecology Research Fellow and a celebrated educator. This heartfelt tribute delves into his transformative teachings on our connection to nature, exploring the deep time perspective of Gaia. Topics include the cosmic origins of Earth, the evolution of life, and the critical role of bacteria in climate regulation. The conversation also features a guided meditation to cultivate a deeper bond with nature, encouraging listeners to embrace their intrinsic relationship with the environment.
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Transformative Gaia Experience
- Tom Rivett-Carnac recounts a transformative experience during Stephan Harding's class.
- He felt a deep connection to Gaia and realized the interconnectedness of nature.
From Magma to Life
- Earth's early state was a molten ball of magma, seemingly inhospitable to life.
- Life arose from this unlikely beginning, highlighting the incredible transformative power of nature.
Birth of Gaia
- Early bacteria developed photosynthesis, a crucial step for life's expansion.
- Horizontal gene transfer allowed this ability to spread rapidly, marking the birth of Gaia.