James lovelock is not part of a university, research institute, or business firm. The future of global systems thinking posters lead author title theme gs1. One of the most unpredicted outcomes of the space program was the gaia hypothesis, the theory the biosphere itself works to regulate the temperature and chemical content of the earths atmosphere. We feel that we belong here as if this planet were indeed our home. The gaia hypothesis a, also known as the gaia theory or the gaia principle, proposes. The ages of gaia a biography our living earth james e lovelock. Gaia theory article about gaia theory by the free dictionary. James lovelock wikimili, the best wikipedia reader. Gottgensconservation biologyhans papers 2010tilman and downing 1994 nature. Margulis is the author of symbiotic planet and many other books and has cowritten a number of books with her son, dorion sagan. Lovelocks gaia hypothesis characterizes life as a planetary scale phenomenon, by means of which a self. He is best known for proposing the gaia hypothesis, which postulates that the earth functions as a selfregulating system. A key theoretical element of gaia is that, as with any complex. Pdf james lovelock, gaia theory, and the rejection of fact.
James lovelock simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. The gaia hypothesis by michael ruse gets to the heart of the. One part of gaia that is clearly fact is the recognition that earths organisms have a signi. Lovelocks gaia theory states that, for much of the past 3.
And the theory of the living planet paperback april 30, 2005. The gaia theory posits that the earth is a selfregulating complex system. The theory gained an early supporter in lynn margulis. The gaia hypothesis has since been supported by a number of scientific experiments and provided a number of useful predictions. Outlines jim lovelock s original theory that life on earth functions as a single organism, a hypothesis which has generated great debate in scientific circles. As we try to assess lovelock s highly individualistic work and decide whether his message is worth listening to, there is not better guide than john and mary gribbins james lovelock. Lovelock s gaia theory states that, for much of the past 3. After postulating there was a force for life on earth, in which all biology participates gaia this system may fight back, or limit the species which threatens to overwhelm nature. Gaia s warrior robin mckie, science editor of the uks observer newspaper, interviews james lovelock for australias g. James ephraim lovelock ch cbe frs born 26 july 1919 is an independent scientist who lives in devon.
Gaia a new look at life on earth james lovelock oxford landmark science. But according to james lovelock, the theorys originator, that organism is now sick. Along with nasa colleague dian hitchcock, lovelock found that the current state of mars atmosphere was in what appeared to be a state of equilibrium. Gaia contains elements of fact, theory, and wishful thinking. Since gaia was first published, many of jim lovelock s predictions have come true and his theory has become a hotly argued topic in scientific circles. Pdf james lovelock, gaia theory, and the rejection of. Distinguished university professor in the department of geosciences, university of massachusettsamherst. The evolving gaia theory james lovelock paper presented at the united nations university on 25 september 1992 tokyo, japan dr. He is best known for proposing the gaia hypothesis, which he discusses in this. Read pdf the ages of gaia a biography our living earth james e. James lovelock, gaias grand old man the scientist who first theorized that our planet is a biological organism, not merely a rock, discusses life. James lovelock will go down in history as the scientist who changed our view of the earth from a barren rock covered with a thin coating of life.
Gaias warrior robin mckie, science editor of the uks observer newspaper, interviews james lovelock for australias g. James lovelock explains gaia hypothesis on the sacred. Gaia available for download and read online in other formats. Consequences and survival energy and food sources geoengineering the history of gaia theory perceptions of gaia to be or not to be green to the next world. The gaia theory of james lovelock proposes that the earth is a selfregulating system, or superorganism, maintaining conditions hospitable to contemporary planetary biota. Gottgens conservation biologyhans papers 2010tilman and downing 1994 nature. This suggests the biosphere is a selfregulating system. James lovelocks gaia hypothesis archive ouverte hal. Earth will adjust to these stresses, but the human race faces a severe test. As we try to assess lovelocks highly individualistic work and decide whether his message is worth listening to, there is not better guide than john and mary gribbins james lovelock. Essentially a dual biography, it deftly recounts in alternating chapters the development of climate change theory and the life of lovelock himself.
James lovelock, gaia theory, and the rejection of factvalue dualism article pdf available december 2011 with 1,321 reads how we measure reads. David suzuki talks with james lovelock about the origins of his gaia hypothesis, which suggests that the earth is one organism. The coming age of hyperintelligence by james lovelock requirementsmp3 reader, 184 mb overview. This book explores a potential candidate proposed by james lovelock when he chose the name gaia for the fragile, complex system through which living phenomena modify the earth. Her theories on microbiological evolution are internationally accepted as the new standard in this field. James lovelock, who developed his ideas about life regulating the earths environment in the 1960s earth is a perfect planet for life but, according to. Exploring our lovehate relationship with gaia new scientist.
James lovelock called his first proposal the gaia hypothesis but has also used the term gaia theory. Published in 1979, gaia offered a radically new hypothesis. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer. He argues that the anthropocene the age in which humans acquired. In the vanishing face of gaia, british scientist james lovelock predicts global warming will lead to a hot epoch. James lovelock, a british scientist and inventor, shortly after his work with nasa in determining that there was probably no life on mars. But, as james broughton said, the only limits are, as always, those of vision. This concept represents a paradigm shift for the way.
James lovelock originator of gaia theory and inventor of. Why did the public love james lovelocks gaia theory so much while scientists hated it. Pdf after a career as a chemist and engineer, james lovelock proposed the gaia hypothesis in the 1970s with lynn margulis, a biologist. One of two original proponents of gaia theory, along with dr. Novacene by james lovelock free pdf ebooks downloads. Essentially a dual biography, it deftly recounts in alternating chapters the development of climate change theory and the life of lovelock. James lovelock, creator of the gaia hypothesis and the greatest environmental thinker of our time, has produced an astounding new theory about future of life on earth. Apr 27, 2008 james lovelock, who developed his ideas about life regulating the earths environment in the 1960s earth is a perfect planet for life but, according to gaia theory, this is no coincidence. Lovelock is best known for formulating the controversial gaia theory in the 1970s, with ruth margulis of the university of massachusetts, wh. The concept of the gaia hypothesis originates from the 1960s when british scientist and independent researcher james lovelock began his work with nasa on developing methods to detect life on mars. This suggests the biosphere is a selfregulating system after the development of an instrument in the late 1960s, lovelock was the first to detect the widespread presence of cfcs.
Lovelock explains that the initial formulation was based on observation, but still lacked a scientific explanation. But according to james lovelock, the theory s originator, that organism is now sick. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. James ephraim lovelock, is an independent scientist, environmentalist and futurist who lives in dorset, england. Meet the independent thinker who is never far from the intellectual fray. Lovelock is best known for formulating the controversial gaia theory in the 1970s, with ruth margulis of. Apr 30, 2008 david suzuki talks with james lovelock about the origins of his gaia hypothesis, which suggests that the earth is one organism. The gaia hypothesis has since been supported by a number of scientific experiments 8 and provided a number of useful predictions, 9 and hence is properly referred to as the gaia theory. The gaia hypothesis has since been supported by a number of scientific experiments20 and provided a number of useful.
Digital rights management drm the publisher has supplied this book in encrypted form, which means that you need to install free software in order to unlock and read it. The vanishing face of gaia audiobook by james lovelock. James lovelock gaia theory college of science and mathematics. Welcome to the personal website of james lovelock, originator of gaia theory, inventor of the electron capture detector which made possible the detection of cfcs and other atmospheric nanopollutants and of the microwave oven. A new look at life on earth may continue to divide opinion, but nobody can deny that the book offers a powerful insight into the creative thinking of its author, james e. Outlines jim lovelocks original theory that life on earth functions as a single organism, a hypothesis which has generated great debate in scientific circles. The idea that life on earth regulates the physical and chemical conditions of the environment suitable for life. He argues that the anthropocene the age in which humans acquired planetaryscale. Fact, theory, and wishful thinking 393 clarify and focus the gaia debate, which seemed to be at risk of becoming a shouting match between disciples and detractors. James ephraim lovelock, ch cbe frs born 26 july 1919 is an independent scientist, environmentalist, and futurist. Gaia hypothesis, model of the earth in which its living and nonliving parts are viewed as a complex interacting system that can be thought of as a single organism. The gaia theory was developed in the late 1960s by dr. Jun 25, 2019 lovelocks gaia theory states that, for much of the past 3. His research led to profound new insights about life on earth.
Biogeochemists have devoted decades of painstaking work to tracing the details of these interactions. May 21, 2014 james ephraim lovelock, is an independent scientist, environmentalist and futurist who lives in dorset, england. I find nick lanes arguments much more convincing, and i am sure lovelock should have been aware of this work. In the revenge of gaia, bestselling author james lovelock father of climate studies and originator of the influential gaia theory which views the entire earth as. James lovelock wikimili, the free encyclopedia wikimili. James lovelock and the gaia hypothesis new scientist. Gaia and taoism transcript of the paper presented to the 2nd chapman conference on gaia theory at the university of valencia, june 2000 by peter horton today i want to explore what i feel is perhaps the most challenging philosophical implication of gaia theory, which is that, in a profound way, gaian processes exist beyond morality. James lovelock called his first proposal the gaia hypothesis.
In a new preface to this reissued title, he outlines his present state of the debate. James lovelock, the man behind the gaia theory, thinks that climate change. The history of gaia theory perceptions of gaia to be or. Meet the independent thinker who is never far from the.
Long ago the greeks, thinking this way, gave to the earth the name gaia or, for short, ge. Sir james lovelock, scientist and investigator, on his gloomiest climate change book so far. This suggests the biosphere is a selfregulating system after the development of an instrument in the late 1960s, lovelock was the first to detect the widespread presence of cfcs in the atmosphere. It keeps its climate and its chemistry always comfortable for. Gaia hypothesis village as lovelock at the time bowerchalke, wiltshire, uk. James lovelock called his first proposal the gaia hypothesis but has also. The gaia hypothesis by michael ruse gets to the heart of the question. Earth history 1 olivia alcabes typical climate perturbations unlikely to disrupt gaia hypothesis 2 ricard boyle the relevance of biologically driven symbiotic novelty to the functioning of the earth system. The key insight of gaia theory is that the entire earth functions as a single living superorganism. We have begun to add a new series of scientific papers by prof lovelock coauthors onto the website. According to gaia theory, life is a planetarywide phenomenon that alters the environment on a planetary scale. I pointed out that the singular term, the gaia hypothesis, was being applied to many different propositions, ranging from.