Life on Earth, including plants, animals, and microbes, works together as a team to make the planet thrive. This collective intelligence is measured by the planet’s ability to sustain itself.

While Earth is not currently at its highest level of intelligence, researchers have identified four stages of its past and future, aiming for a mature technosphere where technology benefits the entire planet. While it’s unlikely that planets become sentient like in movies, certain organisms like ants demonstrate impressive cooperation.

And we can still dream about places like Pandora!