TED Talks Daily The deep time walk | Outrage + Optimism
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Dec 30, 2022 Experience a transformative journey through Earth's history guided by ecologist Stephan Harding. Discover the Gaia theory, which views our planet as a living organism shaped over billions of years. Reflect on the evolution of life, from primordial cells to human civilizations, and the impacts of our actions, especially during the Industrial Revolution. The conversation emphasizes adopting a 'Gaian consciousness' and features a guided meditation to deepen your connection with nature, inspiring hope in the face of climate challenges.
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Gaia Theory
- Western culture often views Earth as a dead rock with life having little impact.
- Gaia theory suggests Earth is a living organism where life regulates the environment.
Deep Time Walk
- Experience Gaia by walking 4.6 kilometers, representing Earth's 4.6 billion-year history.
- Each millimeter symbolizes 1,000 years, connecting you to Earth's timescale.
Earth's Formation and the Moon
- Earth started as a molten ball of magma, drastically different from its current state.
- A Mars-sized planet, Theia, collided with Earth, creating the Moon which stabilizes Earth's axial tilt.
