Chapter
The Evolution of Consciousness and Automaticity
21:18 - 26:57 (05:39)
Jane and the host discuss the role of consciousness in our lives and how it has evolved in response to novel situations, with the insight that much of life being actually automatic.
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The role of consciousness in our day-to-day lives may be overestimated as many of our actions can be automated by routine and habituation.
21:18 - 24:09 (02:51)
Consciousness
Summary
The role of consciousness in our day-to-day lives may be overestimated as many of our actions can be automated by routine and habituation.
ChapterThe Evolution of Consciousness and Automaticity
EpisodeThrill to the Stunning Bicameral Mind Hypothesis
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The bicameral mind, which is the idea that early humans heard auditory hallucinations as commands from a higher power, is discussed in relation to the act of dropping a fork and picking it up.
24:09 - 25:29 (01:20)
philosophy
Summary
The bicameral mind, which is the idea that early humans heard auditory hallucinations as commands from a higher power, is discussed in relation to the act of dropping a fork and picking it up.
ChapterThe Evolution of Consciousness and Automaticity
EpisodeThrill to the Stunning Bicameral Mind Hypothesis
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The hypothesis that consciousness evolved as a way for humans to adapt and think for themselves when faced with constant novelty and new situations is discussed.
25:29 - 26:57 (01:28)
Consciousness
Summary
The hypothesis that consciousness evolved as a way for humans to adapt and think for themselves when faced with constant novelty and new situations is discussed.