Life is one of the most fascinating and complex words in human history, because its definition is so vague yet all-encompassing for humans like us. We humans have a tendency to find meaning and life in anyone and everything we see, especially those of us who have a tendency to be literary. To writers, a ball is as alive as a human, but that’s just personification. What if the Earth is more than just a ball of rock and water floating in space? What if it’s alive? These questions sound like something one might ask oneself after a heavy baking session, but the thing is, they also form the foundation of Isaac Asimov’s Foundation series. In this video, we will take a deep dive into the ultimate goal of the series, so spoiler warning of the heaviest kind, because we’ll be going into stuff that might ruin your Apple TV subscription. Without further ado, this is Gaia – Explained.