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Gaia Hypothesis | Vibepedia

The hypothesis, named after the Greek primordial goddess of the Earth, Gaia, suggests that Earth's biosphere and its inorganic surroundings form a complex, self

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The hypothesis, named after the Greek primordial goddess of the Earth, Gaia, suggests that Earth's biosphere and its inorganic surroundings form a complex, self-regulating system that actively maintains the conditions necessary for life. Aspects of Gaia theory have found increasing acceptance within fields like Earth system science and geobiology, influencing our understanding of planetary evolution and the interconnectedness of biological and geological processes. Its implications range from climate change mitigation to astrobiology, prompting deeper inquiry into the potential for life to shape its environment on other celestial bodies.