1.1: Daisyworld Outline

Mini Lecture

• General format and content of the course, logistics, etc.
• Introduction to Daisyworld
• Cartoon video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sCxIqgZA7ag&t=20s (3:46)

Game

Play a simple Daisyworld game

Key Concepts From This Class

• Earth-life interactions – importance of environment for life
• Dynamics of ecology – importance of interactions and feedbacks