08 December 2004

Word for the Day

noosphere (noösphere) · 'nO-&-"sfir · noun

: the sphere of human consciousness and mental activity especially in regard to its influence on the biosphere and in relation to evolution

Etymology: International Scientific Vocabulary noo- mind (from Greek noos, nous) + sphere; sphere

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