In 1976, psychologist Julian Jaynes presented the world with a stunning new take on the history of human consciousness. His book “The Origin of Consciousness in the Breakdown of the Bicameral Mind” hypothesized that ancient humans heard hallucinated voices in place of conscious thought, and presented archaeological, literary, historical and religious evidence to support this highly controversial view. Join Robert Lamb and Joe McCormick as they dissect bicameralism and discuss the evidence, the criticisms and more in this two-parter. (originally published Sep 28, 2017)

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In 1976, psychologist Julian Jaynes presented the world with a stunning new take on the history of human consciousness. His book “The Origin of Consciousness in the Breakdown of the Bicameral Mind” hypothesized that ancient humans heard hallucinated voices in place of conscious thought, and presented archaeological, literary, historical and religious evidence to support this highly controversial view. Join Robert Lamb and Joe McCormick as they dissect bicameralism and discuss the evidence, the criticisms and more in this two-parter. (originally published Sep 28, 2017)Related Content: <a href="http://www.stufftoblowyourmind.com/podcasts/bicameralism-1.htm">Bicameralism, Part 1: The Voice of God</a> (podcast)<a href="http://www.stufftoblowyourmind.com/podcasts/consciousness-and-consult.htm">Bonus Episode: R. Scott Bakker on Consciousness &amp; Consult</a> (podcast)<a href="http://www.stufftoblowyourmind.com/podcasts/where-is-my-mind.htm">Where is my mind?</a> (podcast)<a href="http://www.stufftoblowyourmind.com/podcasts/what-mind-control-feels-like.htm">What Mind Control Feels Like</a>(podcast)Outside Content:<a href="www.julianjaynes.org">The Julian Jaynes Society</a>'<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Origin-Consciousness-Breakdown-Bicameral-Mind/dp/0618057072">The Origin of Consciousness in the Breakdown of the Bicameral Mind</a>' by Julian Jaynes Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>

Deep in the back of your mind, you’ve always had the feeling that there’s something strange about reality. There is. Join Robert Lamb and Joe McCormick as they examine neurological quandaries, cosmic mysteries, evolutionary marvels and our transhuman future.

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