network-ecology
A scientific framework that views ecosystems as complex networks of interdependent relationships, emphasizing systemic balance.
1 chapter across 1 book
Empathic Civilization: The Race to Global Consciousness in a World in Crisis (2009)Jeremy Rifkin
Chapter 15, "Biosphere Consciousness in a Climax Economy," explores the evolving understanding of the biosphere as a complex, interconnected living system, drawing on scientific and philosophical perspectives such as Gaia theory and network ecology. It emphasizes the development of a global consciousness rooted in empathy and ecological awareness, highlighting the psychological and social dimensions necessary for humanity to address environmental crises within the context of a climax economy. The chapter integrates interdisciplinary references to underscore the need for a biosphere-centered worldview to foster sustainable coexistence.