Gaia hypothesis

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Gaia hypothesis

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Coined by American scientist James Lovelock in reference to the Greek goddess Gaia.

proper noun

The idea that both the biosphere and the inorganic components of Earth interact to form a coherent, complex system that allows for life to persist.
Opposite: Medea hypothesis

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"Gaia hypothesis." Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Accessed November 6, 2026. https://micwyn.com/word/gaia%20hypothesis.

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@misc{gaia_hypothesis_2026,
  title = {Gaia hypothesis},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/gaia%20hypothesis},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}