The Origin of Consciousness in the Breakdown of the Bicameral Mind
A psychological theory proposing that early human consciousness differed fundamentally from modern introspection. It argues that the mind was once 'bicameral,' with one part generating auditory hallucinations interpreted as divine commands, which broke down to create modern self-awareness.
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Mentioned 2× on The Joe Rogan Experience across 2 episodes, most recently on Aug 10, 2022.
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