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The core concept presented is the noosphere—a term attributed to various thinkers early in the 20th century, including Vladimir Vernadsky and Immanuel Leroy. The noosphere represents the collective human attention, demonstrating a feedback loop between thought and ecosystem.
The speaker cites Edgar Mitchell’s profound experience as an astronaut, emphasizing how gazing at Earth granted him insights into our unity and interconnectedness. Mitchell’s realization aligns with the noosphere concept, reinforcing that our collective consciousness not only shapes our perception of the world but also impacts the physical world itself.