The Invention of the Mind | Julian Jaynes's Ideas on the Origin of Consciousness and the Self
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The Invention of the Mind | Julian Jaynes's Ideas on the Origin of Consciousness and the Self
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The Invention of the Mind: Julian Jaynes's Ideas on the Origin of Consciousness and the SelfLet's start with a question that sounds, well, it sounds super simple: "Where do our dreams come from?" I mean, for us, right now, the answer feels totally obvious -- almost instinctual. Our dreams, are feelings -- all that stuff -- it comes from that private universe inside our own heads. This quote from the Romantic era just nails it. Our inner life, that personal passion, it's not just a part of who we are, it feels like the whole point of our existence. So, let's start right there -- let's dive into this private universe we all seem to have -- the modern inner world...Produced by Marcel Kuijsten.Learn more about Julian Jaynes's theory or become a member by visiting the Julian Jaynes Society at https://www.julianjaynes.org.Read our latest book, "Conversations on Consciousness and the Bicameral Mind":https://www.julianjaynes.org/book/conversations-on-consciousness-and-the-bicameral-mind/Contents:00:00 - Introduction00:30 - Our Private Universe01:12 - An Ancient Dream Book03:12 - A Different Mind04:41 - Divine Message to Self05:47 - The Birth of 'Me'