While James Lovelock did recant his hypothesis to regain some standing in the scientific community he then restated it again GA
----- Original Message ----- From: "Spiritual Renaissance Center" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "BDNOW" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, March 17, 2003 6:54 PM Subject: GAIA > Does anyone have thoughts on the Gaia Hypothesis? > > Thanks. > > Timothy H. > > In the 1970s the British scientist James Lovelock formulated the Gaia > hypothesis, which has attracted many followers. According to this > theory, named after the Greek goddess of the earth, the planet behaves > like a single living organism. Lovelock postulated that the earth, like > many organisms, can regulate its temperature, dispose of its wastes, and > fight off disease. Although the Gaia hypothesis serves as a convenient > metaphor for the interconnections among living beings, it does not have > any particular scientific merit. >
