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Mentioned in 13 episodes
The origin of consciousness in the breakdown of the bicameral mind
Book • 1976
Julian Jaynes's "The Origins of Consciousness in the Breakdown of the Bicameral Mind" is a controversial but influential work that proposes a revolutionary theory about the evolution of human consciousness.
Jaynes argues that consciousness as we know it emerged relatively recently in human history, and that earlier humans experienced the world differently, receiving instructions and guidance from internal voices they attributed to gods.
This "bicameral mind," Jaynes suggests, was a state of consciousness where the left and right hemispheres of the brain functioned more independently.
The book draws on evidence from ancient literature and mythology to support its claims, sparking considerable debate among scholars.
While its central thesis remains highly contested, the book's imaginative approach to understanding consciousness continues to inspire discussion and further research.
Jaynes argues that consciousness as we know it emerged relatively recently in human history, and that earlier humans experienced the world differently, receiving instructions and guidance from internal voices they attributed to gods.
This "bicameral mind," Jaynes suggests, was a state of consciousness where the left and right hemispheres of the brain functioned more independently.
The book draws on evidence from ancient literature and mythology to support its claims, sparking considerable debate among scholars.
While its central thesis remains highly contested, the book's imaginative approach to understanding consciousness continues to inspire discussion and further research.
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Mentioned by Alan Kay as a provocative book that catalyzes thinking, though potentially not entirely true.
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Mentioned as the book where Julian Jaynes proposed his hypothesis on human consciousness.
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Katherine May as a compelling but possibly inaccurate theory about the bicameral mind and its implications for creativity.
Katherine May as a compelling but possibly inaccurate theory about the bicameral mind and its implications for creativity.
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Mentioned by Robert Lamb and Joe McCormick throughout the podcast as the basis for their discussion on the origin of consciousness.
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Mentioned by Jim Rutt as a potentially relevant work to the discussion, though not explicitly endorsed by the guests.
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Mentioned by Sheldon Solomon in relation to his theory of the bicameral mind and its breakdown as a factor in the development of consciousness.
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