Frederick_2008_2abstr
Copyright ©
2008 by Gus Frederick. Published by The Mars Society with permission.
GAIA:
EARTH AS ORGANISM
HUMANS AS
?
Gus Frederick
ABSTRACT
The scientific
Gaia theory, (named for the Greek goddess of the Earth), sees the Earth as a
physiological system made up of all living organisms and their material
environment. Each living thing, plant or animal, has evolved over the eons to
serve specific functions to keep Gaia "alive." What is the role of
the human species in the mix? How do we fit in with Gaia?
Gus Frederick is
an instructional technologist, former City Councilor, and progressive Martian
from Silverton, Oregon. He works as a Training and Development Specialist for
the Oregon Department of Human Resources. He serves on the Board of Directors
for the Oregon Fellowship of Reconciliation and the Steering Committee of the
International Mars Society.