'Symbiotic Planet' (book)

"Symbiotic Planet" by Lyn Margulis explores the idea that Earth's history and development are shaped by symbiosis—mutually beneficial partnerships among diverse microorganisms and larger life forms. She argues that life on Earth is interconnected at a fundamental level, with cooperation and merging, rather than competition, driving evolution. The book emphasizes the importance of microbes in forming and sustaining complex ecosystems, including us. Margulis's perspective challenges traditional views of evolution, highlighting that cooperation and symbiosis are essential for the emergence of complex life and the health of our planet.