IP Fest 2018: Autonomous Ecosystems

Explore the complexities of autonomous ecosystems in this panel discussion featuring Jennifer Dunne, Kate Greene, Mark Nelson, and David Stout. Delve into the minimal requirements for self-sustaining ecosystems, the challenges of closed systems, and the processes that lead to living planets. Examine the factors contributing to ecosystem stability and long-term viability, and consider the possibility of human-built autonomous ecosystems. Investigate the impact of intelligent species on ecosystems and the conditions necessary for stable planetary habitability. Ponder the potential for transforming non-living planets into living ones and vice versa. Through topics such as NASA's research, artistic digital perspectives, oxygen cycles, the technosphere, unintended consequences, food systems, invasion dynamics, ecological design, biodiversity, and the role of astronauts and art in ecosystem understanding, gain insights into the intricate relationships within autonomous ecosystems and their implications for interplanetary exploration.