Pandora - “It's kinda the Garden of Eden with teeth and claws” (James Cameron). What a beautiful and wonderful world to live in. Between the floating islands, the gorgeous wildlife, and the breathtaking bioluminescence of the night, Pandora is a world to behold. But how much of it is inconceivable? This course aims to provide insight into how such a world could exist, following the geological, biological, and chemical principles we know on Earth. We will discuss how such life might come to be, and how the geological traits of Pandora shape the life that thrives. Finally, we will conclude with an ethics debate about community connections through a hive mind.