Episode
Thrill to the Stunning Bicameral Mind Hypothesis
58:52
Published: Thu Aug 04 2022
Description
Psychologist Julian Jaynes came up with a stunning hypothesis in 1976, that human consciousness only developed in the last 3000 years. And he seemed to have proof in ancient texts. Scholars have been picking it apart ever since and today we join the club.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chapters
The podcast covers practical topics such as personal finance and money management, while the hosts also delve into topics like human consciousness and intelligence.
00:00 - 03:44 (03:44)
Summary
The podcast covers practical topics such as personal finance and money management, while the hosts also delve into topics like human consciousness and intelligence. They express a desire to explore more existential questions in future episodes.
EpisodeThrill to the Stunning Bicameral Mind Hypothesis
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Philosopher Philip Goff suggests that ancient humans were creatures of habit and did not have an internal dialogue, which indicates a different form of consciousness.
03:44 - 11:30 (07:46)
Summary
Philosopher Philip Goff suggests that ancient humans were creatures of habit and did not have an internal dialogue, which indicates a different form of consciousness. He also points out that instead of an internal voice, an external agent such as a god would enter their brain and create an auditory hallucination.
EpisodeThrill to the Stunning Bicameral Mind Hypothesis
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This podcast features practical personal finance tips and explores the connection between the brain and our experiences, answering unusual questions to help us better understand our realities.
11:30 - 16:35 (05:04)
Summary
This podcast features practical personal finance tips and explores the connection between the brain and our experiences, answering unusual questions to help us better understand our realities.
EpisodeThrill to the Stunning Bicameral Mind Hypothesis
PodcastStuff You Should Know
In this podcast episode, the guest discusses his theory that the emergence of consciousness can be traced back to the use of metaphor around the first or second millennium BC, due to our ability to make analogies in our brain.
16:50 - 21:18 (04:28)
Summary
In this podcast episode, the guest discusses his theory that the emergence of consciousness can be traced back to the use of metaphor around the first or second millennium BC, due to our ability to make analogies in our brain. He also shares his interpretation of ancient Sumerian and Mesopotamian texts, which he believes were originally perceived as directives from the gods rather than metaphorical language, and how these ideas relate to the concept of a hive mind.
EpisodeThrill to the Stunning Bicameral Mind Hypothesis
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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.
21:18 - 26:57 (05:39)
Summary
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.
EpisodeThrill to the Stunning Bicameral Mind Hypothesis
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This episode explores the theory that ancient humans experienced auditory hallucinations that they interpreted as divine messages from higher powers, and how this concept affected the evolution of human consciousness.
26:57 - 37:46 (10:49)
Summary
This episode explores the theory that ancient humans experienced auditory hallucinations that they interpreted as divine messages from higher powers, and how this concept affected the evolution of human consciousness.
EpisodeThrill to the Stunning Bicameral Mind Hypothesis
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The people of Easter Island went from having their gods tell them what to do to feeling abandoned and directionless, leading to a pitiful existence over a few hundred years.
37:46 - 45:44 (07:58)
Summary
The people of Easter Island went from having their gods tell them what to do to feeling abandoned and directionless, leading to a pitiful existence over a few hundred years.
EpisodeThrill to the Stunning Bicameral Mind Hypothesis
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The idea of consciousness resides within a lobe or section of our brain is challenged in this discussion of split brain surgeries and people who hear voices.
45:44 - 53:49 (08:05)
Summary
The idea of consciousness resides within a lobe or section of our brain is challenged in this discussion of split brain surgeries and people who hear voices. Consciousness might not reside in one specific section of our brain like we believe.
EpisodeThrill to the Stunning Bicameral Mind Hypothesis
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The speaker highlights the importance of media and media literacy, particularly in approaching news critically.
53:49 - 58:38 (04:49)
Summary
The speaker highlights the importance of media and media literacy, particularly in approaching news critically. The podcast includes discussions on books that have been banned or challenged and recommends listening to the "How Freedom of the Press Works" podcast.