Gaia Theory - James Lovelock

[Revvy]

Lovelock's Gaia Theory: that the Earth is a self-regulating entity which purpose is to support life. Well, something like that anyway. Anyone familiar with it?

Just read 'The Revenge of Gaia' and his original hypothesis, finding them very interesting reads; texts which have noticeably influenced my views on the environment and climate change.

Anyone else there who agrees with what he has to say? Whenever I mention it, everyone just looks at me like wtf , I was pretty sure that it is a popular theory/work...

[KikoSanchez]

I think he has it all backwards. It seems to be teleological in nature. Conditions at times have been less-than-optimal for life to survive, take the Ice Age for example.

[LuKaZz420]

Personally I found it to be bollocks, I can't really agree with anything he says.

I've read the book quite a few years ago I can't even remember everything he said, but I remember thinking it was rubbish back when I read it.

[flipsideorange]

The revenge of gaia is on a table opposite me. I might read it soon. I've heard he's been right about a lot of things. I'm pretty sceptical, I'll read it and see what I think.