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294 - Living Constitutionally - A.J. Jacobs
You Are Not So Smart
Ancient Minds Crafted Reality Differently
Debates in psychology and neuroscience suggest that ancient humans, such as those who authored significant historical texts, may not have perceived their inner thoughts and emotions with the same introspective awareness as modern individuals. The proposal by Julian Jaynes highlights that their understanding of cognition could have been more physical, viewing mental processes as external and akin to bodily functions rather than internal reflections. This perspective challenges contemporary notions of self-awareness and cognitive development across history.
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