J. Lovelock's Gaia Hypothesis Flashcards
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What does the Gaia hypothesis say?
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The earth has intrinsic worth which comes from seeing it as a whole entity, an integrated whole, a living being
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What does the earth have?
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A self-regulating biosphere with feedback loops to maintain balances and life systems
3
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What did Lovelock see these feedback loops as?
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stabilising the equilibrium of the atmosphere - everything works together as one
4
Q
what did S. Harding say?
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‘It is at least not impossible to regard the earths parts..as organs..of a coordinated whole’
5
Q
Revenge Of Gaia needs to be avoided by?
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halting the industrial scale pollution of humans
6
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what does Lovelock refer to humans as?
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an ‘infestation’ and the world will fight back
7
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Lovelocks solution?
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Nuclear power (large-scale carbon free energy) reducing energy consumption by averting population growth
