Definition of "noosphere" []

• A theoretical stage of evolutionary development, associated with consciousness, the mind, and personal relationships (often with reference to the writings of Teilhard de Chardin). (noun)

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• "The layer of thought in the shape of a sphere they called the noosphere, from Greek noos, mind."
• "I completely agree with you, John, that the idea of the noosphere is fascinating."
• "The noosphere is a way of helping us deal with this "phase transition" of consciousness that may well be akin to the phase transition between liquid water and water vapor - a change in degree that effects a change in kind."