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The Origin of Consciousness in the Breakdown of the Bicameral Mind
Last discussed Oct 24, 2026
Julian Jaynes' 1976 book arguing that human consciousness emerged relatively recently, from a 'bicameral' mind in which inner voices were perceived as gods.
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Martin Seligman · Oct 24, 2026
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"One major hypothesis, this is of Julian Jaynes, wonderful book called The Bicameral Mind, about 50 years ago. He was a teacher of mine."
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