The Gaia vision; an astro-bio-geodynamical approach to the evolution of mankind

in order to understand the world we must understand ourselves, and in order to understand ourselves we must understand the world Montuori

The GAIA model is one of the first holistic approaches of the Earth System, seen as a cybernetic system (with feedback and feed-before, specific to the conservation of a homeostasis in the Living Environment relation) and as a real bioreactor allowing for the birth and preservation of Life.
( Lovelock & Margulis , 1974 . Lovebock 1988; Lenton 1988 ) . The Gaia Theory has already inspired ideas and practical applications for economic systems, policy, scientific inquiry, and other valuable work.

2004 Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Gaia Science Meetings

GREAT-ESF CONFERENCE State of the Art and the Gaia Perspective, 3 6 May 2011, Osservatorio Astronomico di Capodimonte, Naples, Italy (conference website) (Meeting Final Report) GREAT-ESF Workshop Gaia and Exoplanets: GREAT Synergies on the Horizon, 5-7 Nov 2012 (TBC), Torino, Italy GREAT-ESF Workshop Galaxy Modelling with a Gaia mock catalogue, 29 February - 2 March 2012, Universitat de Barcelona, Spain (workshop website) GREAT-ITN School Managing Complex Systems, 30 Jan - 3 Feb 2012, ESTEC, ESA, Noordwijk, The Netherlands (school website) GREAT-ITN School Introduction to the Science of Gaia, 23 - 27 January 2012, Lorentz Centre, University of Leiden, Leiden, The Netherlands (school website)

2004

'' LIFE IS NOT ONLY A WRAPPER, BIOSPHERE, COVERING AN INERT EARTH. HE IS FULLY INVOLVED IN THIS DEVELOPMENT, ALONG WITH ROCKS AND ATMOSPHERE, A COMPONENT OF AN ENTITY CALLED GAIA a living planet. '' MARCIAN BLEAHU

The Science of the Entire Earth starts from the following ideas:

The modeling of geodynamic processes necessarily implies a non-linear approach of the Geo-Astrophysical interaction, the study of scale dependency of phenomena, as well as the study of the negentropic processes which have been induced by the evolution of the Living- influence on the inorganic medium;
On a planetary scale the geostasis is generated by the multiple interactions between the living and the geophysical medium, interactions which confer a unitary behavior to the ensemble (the GAIA model), of a new quality, which needs to be studied in a special ontological frame, based on the triad Information-Energy-Matter; The human being is an arhem with a structured access in Reality through intro-opening (Drgnescu model, quantum interactions) and with a dominant role in assuring a sustainable development.

MISSION
The organization of courses (post-university level) and the coordination of R&D activities which have the structuring of the conceptual basis as a central objective, specific to an inter and trans disciplinary approach based on the triad InformationEnergy-Matter- which aims to define the Science of the Entire Earth (GAIA model) as well as to create adequate methodology and experimental research te chniques that satisfy the demands imposed by this new vision..

The first chairman of the UNESCO chair in Geodynamics

Prof. Dorel Zugrvescu

The initiative group: From left to right: Dr. F. Munteanu, Dr. D.Zugravescu, Dr. C. Udriste

Romanian Academy Institute of geodynamics Sabba S. Stefanescu activities

The study of space-time evolution of the relative displacements between blocks which are in contact in the Vrancea geodynamically active area, with a special concern for the Tulnici-Gresu profile; The design of the methodology for an optimal emplacement of sensors able to highlight physical parameters causally linked to stress cumulating/ triggering in geodinamically active areas; The study of geomagnetic, gravity and geothermal fields space-time evolution; implications in Geodynamics; The study of possibilities to use information provided by the natural variations of the electromagnetic field, for a better knowledge of the tectonic blocks geometry, concerning especially certain geodynamically active areas; The study of the connections between volcanism and geodynamically active processes, with a special concern for connections with major tectonic sutures; Nonlinear analysis of geodynamic systems;

Planet Earth as a living planet.

Caldarusani The place where the Sky kiss the Earth

Prof. dr. Bme

Vreancea zone- a geophysical natural laboratory

Prediction = Position+ Intensity + Time
Short-term prediction (hours to weeks) was successful in very few cases where precursory phenomena were evident Intermediate-term prediction (one month to 10 years) is considered fair for well monitored regions. Long-term prediction (10-30 years) is considered good for high slip rate faults but poor for very low slip rate tectonic provinces.

Earthquakes are the expression of geocomplexity

the existence of periodic and irregular temporal windows in a specific seismically active region would imply that the degree of predictability itself changes with time (Goltz, 1997, p. 158). So earthquakes are the expression of geocomplexity (Rundle et al., 2000) ..
Undecidability in earthquake faulting: a review A. Ribeiro 1, 2; J. Cabral 1; R. Taborda 1; L. Matias3, R. Caranova 1

A new approach: Complexity science

Complexity is not a methodology or a set of tools (although it does provide both). It certenly is not a management fad. The Science of Complexity provides a conceptual framework, a way of thinking, a way of seeing the World
Eve Mitleton Kelly,
Complexity Reasearch Programme, London school of Economics

To improve the earthquake prediction we need more information

ASTROGEOPHYSICS

- Electromagnetic survey (VAN) - Ionospheric perturbations before an earthquake - Earthquakes triggered by earth tide

S2
150-170 140-160 130-150 120-140 110-130 100-120 90-110 80-100 70- 90

M2

Tomography of the Vrancea seismic area using the semidiurnal lunar component M2 and solar component S2.

Seismic activity triggered by M2 (lunar tide component) Seismic activity triggered by S2 (solar tide component)

LEGEND
correlation area km number of earthquakes

Reprezentare 3D

60-80

(Cadicheanu et al., 2007, 2008)

To improve the earthquake prediction we need more information

Biology bring a new insight

form energy and matter to information

20th century life sciences have been characterised by two major trends: molecular and genetic reductionism. semiotisation of nature.
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semiotic processes were prevalent at the biochemical level (endosemiotics) semiotic processes linked to communications between organisms (exosemiotics) ( data, information, meaning, knowledge, wisdom ) Semantic processor

Infodynamics Brooks and Wiley, 1986; Weber, et al., 1989; Weber and Depew, 1995; Goodwin, 1989; Salthe, 1993; - Sahleanu, 1972 (eseu de biologie informationala), Draganescu 1973 (Ortofizica)
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information capacity increases spontaneously in developing systems, being produced along with physical entropy as the system grows and differentiates (the MEST law).

H + I = ct ????
The novelty is constantly and autonomously generated by the requirements of the second law of thermodynamics

The role of the observer

a science of the subjective
For several centuries, achievements in comprehending and applying the principles and mechanics of matter and energy had proceeded under the premise that subjective experience was at best irrelevant and frequently an obstruction to the practice of rigorous objective quantification.

Quantum physics + Artificial Inteligence + Complexity Science +

information controls system dynamics. Cognitive Science = a transdisciplinary approach to Nature

context and meaning, both of which are inherently subjective yet critical aspects of pragmatic information.

A question that need an answer: how to accommodate the classical approach with issues of

the observation of consciousness-related anomalies emerging in the behavior of complex physical or biological systems has provided evidence that the prevailing models of these regimes are inherently incomplete, and must be expanded to accommodate a participatory role for the observing mind.

2011

Romanian Academy

The Academy of Romanian Scientists Theoretical approach

The Academy of the Technical Sciences Technical & experimental approach

Institute of Geodynamics Sabba S. tefnescu UNESCO chair in Geodynamics, Romaia

2004

'' LIFE IS NOT ONLY A WRAPPER, BIOSPHERE, COVERING AN INERT EARTH. HE IS FULLY INVOLVED IN THIS DEVELOPMENT, ALONG WITH ROCKS AND ATMOSPHERE, A COMPONENT OF AN ENTITY, CALLED GAIA LIVE. '' MARCIAN BLEAHU

A first European project Vrancea seismic zone as a Natural Laboratory for GAIA studies

Astro & Geo & Bio

a holistic view named GAIA

Global self-regulation is a natural consequence of the interactions between the biota and the physical world; The holistic approach of viewing Gaia as one entity and comparing Gaia to a living organism seems to be legitimate and it has a practical use
Lovelock, J. E. 1987. Gaia: A New Look at Life on Earth.

Remarks: - Living organisms and especial the MAN, are crucial parts in the behavior of GAIA (informational processors, quantum physics); - Geodynamical events, ecological events, social and economic behavior, are aspects of the GAIA life - Understanding the GAIA phenomenon is crucial for defining a sustainable development on mankind.

Artificial Intelligence & Seismic monitoring system

Obs: The energy discharged by each seismic event is radiated/transferred to neighboring systems of equal or inferior hierarchical position. To understand the evolution of a seismic region it is necessary a network of complex monitoring system.

Designed and produced in the Institute

Understanding Natural Shapes and Forms

ADRIAN BEJAN

A new inter- and transdisciplinary Approach

From Complicated to Complex

From Linear to Nonlinear

New concepts, new methodologies, new technologies, new sensors, new experimental setups

Technical Context

- Capturing the information - Data processing - Types of representations Human Context - Global communications, interactions, networking - The science of Cognition, Neurosciences, Exploration into Insight (SELF) Geopolitical and Environment Context - The economical turbulences at global scale - Political Instabilities - Climatic changes

Capture of information - Smart sensors - Biosensors - Nano-sensors - Micro-video camera, IR, UV - Global networks

Nas electronic

http://robobees.seas.harvard.edu/

Biosenzori

The firs quantum-radio Printable Nano-senzors

MEMS

Observing the all picture

Procesing (data mining) and data representations

Levels in the structure of Matter -different criteria -different intentions, perspectives -different results -different consequences

Acad. Eugen Macovschi

complexification

Enisic matter

Noesic matter

Biostructures Anorganic matter

Quantum processes

Rudolf Steiner

MAN
ANIMAL VEGETAL

Reason
Emotions Living

MINERAL

substrate

PLASMA,
Sirit & soul Fire

0D

GAS, Thoughts , Air LIQUID, Sentiments, Water,

SOLID, Facts, Earth,

1D 2D

3D

An initiate approach Earth, Water, Air, Fire

Levels of "complexity" in approaches 1 Causal approach The basic LAWS of nature The impact law The conservation of energy law Ohm's law Maxwell's laws

Systemic approach ( teleonomy ) Architecture; Elements, relations, borders, flux of energy and matter; Memory, Comparison, Decision Messages Information The general theory of Hierarchical Systems

A FUNCIONAL approach

PUMP

A trans-disciplinary approach - The Consciousness problem - Form System to Arhem - Spiritual dimensions Form Homo Faber... to Homo Universalis

The structure of the totality of the levels of Reality or perception is a complex structure: every level is what it is because all the levels exist at the same time. (Nicolescu, 2008, p. 10)

ARHEM = quasi-system made out of structural and phenomenological elements, which possess the property of consciousness. Belongs to the class of intro-open systems. Reality with an architecture which is not only limited to the system.

GAIA the living planet

www.aconex.ro

10370 p. 4300 illus., 2040 in color. In 11 volumes Assembles for the first time the concepts and tools for analyzing complex systems in a wide range of fields Reflects the real world by integrating complexity with the deterministic equations and concepts that define matter, energy, and the four forces identified in nature 4.749,00 Benefits a broad audience: undergraduates, researchers and practitioners in mathematics and many related fields

Understanding the BRAIN, the Mind, Consciousness

Left A cognitive engine, a computercapable to generate algorithms, to optimize, to memorize, stabilize the body in a physical world, governed by entropy is "fueled" by the information brought by the organs of sense Right interface with a phenomenological world, detached form space and time; related to moods and sensations , sensitive to intuitions a gateway to the ineffable, magic operates with its own language. It is intro-open into the orthoexistence

is an opening to the world material.

Statistics

Pattern recognition

fuzzy

Non A

Creating, acting, living in physical world we gain values in a spiritual world

SPIRITUAL UNIVERSE
intuition emotion

feeling

stimulus

will

PHYSICAL UNIVERSE

SELF
Reason (Truth) Soul (Freedom)

The I
INTELLECT AFFECT

EGO

Complexity Science

Information Energy- Matter Science of the whole Earth Consciousness

Geodynamics
Astronomy

GAIA
Living

Non-living

&

Sun

Astro-Bio-Geo dynamics

Vegetal cell

Animal Cell

A critical point for Human speace

Structure 2
Critical Point

Structure 1

Restructuration, dramatic changes

CONCLUSIONS: This model holds true that: life affects the environment: all living organisms alter the environment by extracting free energy and by excreting waste with high entropy, a metabolic process that secures the production of negenthropy (life perpetuation , Schrdinger 1944). the growth, reproduction included, of Life is made according to exponential laws;

the inorganic environment constraints the emergence and perpetuation of life : for each environment variable there is a value for which a specific organism is developing at a maximum rate ; once Life has emerged under several forms that multiply according to the given conditions , the development of each species in the context of a limited environment with finite resources is subject to natural selection; the outcome is that species able to best adapt to a specific context become dominant species.

What Do I have to do?

Thanks for your attention