What is Gaia?

*awaits answers*

Earth?

The Gaia hypothesis is an ecological hypothesis proposing that the biosphere and the physical components of the Earth (atmosphere, cryosphere, hydrosphere and lithosphere) are closely integrated to form a complex interacting system that maintains the climatic and biogeochemical conditions on Earth in a preferred homeostasis. Originally proposed by James Lovelock as the earth feedback hypothesis,[1] it was named the Gaia Hypothesis after the Greek supreme goddess of Earth.[2] The hypothesis is frequently described as viewing the Earth as a single organism. Lovelock and other supporters of the idea now call it Gaia theory, regarding it as a scientific theory and not mere hypothesis, since they believe it has passed predictive tests.[3]

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Gaia Online?
Gaia?

Lots of answers.

The Gaia hypothesis is an ecological hypothesis proposing that the biosphere and the physical components of the Earth (atmosphere, cryosphere, hydrosphere and lithosphere) are closely integrated to form a complex interacting system that maintains the climatic and biogeochemical conditions on Earth in a preferred homeostasis. Originally proposed by James Lovelock as the earth feedback hypothesis,[1] it was named the Gaia Hypothesis after the Greek supreme goddess of Earth.[2] The hypothesis is frequently described as viewing the Earth as a single organism. Lovelock and other supporters of the idea now call it Gaia theory, regarding it as a scientific theory and not mere hypothesis, since they believe it has passed predictive tests.[3]

never heard of the cryosphere before. otherwise, interesting. but what is [3]; or is it that im reading that backwards and the text between 2 and 3 is three?

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Earth.

Gaia Online?

I could only assume.....

Tobias:
That's copied from wikipedia. Those numbers are the links to the sources.
And cryosphere = solid water (aka ice.)

I could only assume.....

Tobias:
That's copied from wikipedia. Those numbers are the links to the sources.
And cryosphere = solid water (aka ice.)

ahh, i had figured it was either the ice caps or an area underneath the crust, though the latter just didnt make sense due to the heat of the core. =/

surprised no one mentioned any other uses of gaia outside of roman mythos and the forum/website. well, swerve did, but thats an aside. Like, the world of Filgaia from wild arms 3, iirc the djinn from golden sun for earth was named gaia, though its been a while so i doubt im right on that regard, or anything else.