24. Julian Jaynes' Theory of the Origin of Consciousness | Interview with Marcel Kuijsten & Brian McVeigh
Consciousness and the Bicameral Mind - The Julian Jaynes Society Podcast
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The Evolution of Consciousness
This chapter explores the transition from primitive stimulus-response behavior to self-aware consciousness, influenced by language and social structures. It examines Julian Jaynes' theory of the bicameral mind, portraying how early humans experienced auditory hallucinations as divine commands and their implications for the development of human society.
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