Golden Braid : The Symbiotic Nature of the Universe

This book explores original ideas concerning the role played by symbiosis in the origin of the universe, life on earth, and earth's ecosystems. It argues that all phases of creation are organized around the principle of cooperative symbiosis, which is dictated by the laws of physics established at the moment of creation. This universal thread of symbiosis is evident in the formation of atoms, elements, chemicalinteractions, star and planetary systems and simple to complex life forms. It shapes evolution and is responsible for the hierarchical structures leading to microbial life, multicellular organisms, populations, communities, ecosystems, and human societies. It gives us insight into the meaning of good and evil. This work connects scientific understanding regarding our universe and symbiosis to: social and anthropological structures, religious understandings, ecology, evolution, and ecosystem function. It represents a scientific, holistic and integrating view of the place of all organisms, including humans, on earth, and in the universe.Capriulo, Gerard M. is the author of 'Golden Braid : The Symbiotic Nature of the Universe', published 2003 under ISBN 9780965915823 and ISBN 0965915824.