

"Gaia Hypothesis" creator celebrates 101 years
Aug 3, 2020
Veteran environmentalist James Lovelock, creator of the Gaia Hypothesis, discusses his upbringing, inventions for the green movement, and critiques the university system. Topics include his career, the impact of backgrounds on scientific thinking, revolutionizing chemical detection with the Electron Capture Detector, Earth's self-regulation, climate challenges, and the importance of curiosity and independence in science.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Challenging the Educational System's Approach to Science
02:24 • 2min
Revolutionizing Chemical Detection with the Electron Capture Detector
04:06 • 2min
Earth's Self-Regulation and Climate Challenges
05:45 • 10min
Celebrating a Scientist's Curiosity and Independence in Science
15:50 • 2min