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An Epic Conversation about the Epics of Homer with Patrick Reasonover

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Exploring the Evolution of Language and Consciousness

The chapter delves into the significance of language invention, exploring its impact on the human mind and civilization. It discusses the shift brought by the ability to write down language, studying the brain's language processing areas by examining epileptics and schizophrenics. The conversation touches on the historical state of consciousness, the distinction between inner monologue and external voice, and how the nature of language and consciousness changed with the advent of writing during the Bronze Age collapse.

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