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- Fri Jun 12, 2009 3:42 pm
- Forum: Book Discussion: The Origin of Consciousness and Julian Jaynes Society Publications
- Topic: Reflections Ch. 9 - The Oracles and Their Cessation
- Replies: 7
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Re: Ch. 9 - The Oracles and Their Cessation
Yes he misread or misremembered Jaynes on this point, probably confusing the Thera explosion with a meteor impact. Despite this confusion, I think Stove articulates the significance of the theory to the origin of religion better than anything I've seen. When it comes to Julian Jaynes's theory, misco...
- Wed Jun 10, 2009 1:40 pm
- Forum: 2.1. Hypothesis Two: The Bicameral Mind | Subtopic: Auditory Hallucinations in Normal Adults
- Topic: Hearing Voices Diary - Share Your Personal Experiences Here
- Replies: 5
- Views: 22814
Re: Hearing Voices Diary - Share Your Personal Experiences Here
Thank you Winston for getting the ball rolling with your very interesting and personal account. I was wondering if, looking back, you feel there were any signs during your childhood that might have foreshadowed the onset of schizophrenia? I had a childhood friend who, although we lost touch many yea...
- Fri May 29, 2009 4:32 pm
- Forum: 2.1. Hypothesis Two: The Bicameral Mind | Subtopic: Auditory Hallucinations in Normal Adults
- Topic: Hearing Voices Diary - Share Your Personal Experiences Here
- Replies: 5
- Views: 22814
Hearing Voices Diary - Share Your Personal Experiences Here
One barrier to understanding or accepting Jaynes's theory for some is the notion that auditory hallucinations played such a prominent role in the bicameral mentality. People tend to keep their voice hearing experiences to themselves. However when people learn of my interest in the subject, they are ...
- Thu May 28, 2009 9:37 pm
- Forum: 2.4. Hypothesis Two: The Bicameral Mind | Subtopic: Religion & the Bicameral Mind
- Topic: Jaynes's View of Religion
- Replies: 18
- Views: 75754
Re: Jaynes's View of Religion
Some of these ideas I addressed some time ago in another thread ("Rise of One True God Religions") but since (as you have accurately pointed out) this seems to be a very popular thread, I'll make some comments here as well. My aim is not to discourage anyone from having their own interpret...
- Tue May 05, 2009 11:55 am
- Forum: 2.0. Hypothesis Two: The Bicameral Mind
- Topic: Did Smaller Groups of Hunter-Gatherers Remain Bicameral?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 470552
Re: Did Smaller Groups of Hunter-Gatherers Remain Bicameral?
I've heard of the idea of wheat being associated with auditory hallucinations before but it's been several years and at the moment I don't remember where. I've heard of treatments involving high doses of vitamin B -- have you been able to find studies of a non-wheat diet as a possible treatment for ...
- Mon May 04, 2009 11:58 am
- Forum: 3.0. Hypothesis Three: Dating the Development of Consciousness
- Topic: Socrates vs. Aristotle - Which One Was Bicameral?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 28990
Re: Socrates vs. Aristotle - Which One Was Bicameral?
Yes, and even more to the point, Socrates had what he called a daimon, or "divine guide" — a hallucinated voice that deterred him from taking certain actions. Socrates: "The favor of the gods has given me a marvelous gift, which has never left me since my childhood. It is a voice wh...
- Mon May 04, 2009 11:46 am
- Forum: 2.0. Hypothesis Two: The Bicameral Mind
- Topic: Did Smaller Groups of Hunter-Gatherers Remain Bicameral?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 470552
Re: Did Smaller Groups of Hunter-Gatherers Remain Bicameral?
Perhaps this is somewhat off-topic, but the Garden of Eden could be a metaphor for the change from the bicameral mind to full Jaynesian Consciousness - the Garden of Eden could be Earth before agricultural-based civilizations. Yes, however this may be a case of one of Jaynes's ideas bubbling up fro...
- Fri May 01, 2009 10:23 am
- Forum: 2.0. Hypothesis Two: The Bicameral Mind
- Topic: Did Smaller Groups of Hunter-Gatherers Remain Bicameral?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 470552
Re: Did Smaller Groups of Hunter-Gatherers Remain Bicameral?
Interesting ideas. Your post also brings to mind comments by Walter Ong on the transition of cultures from oral to literate ( Orality and Literacy ) as well as the possible effects of writing on the brain (one book I've been meaning to read is The World on Paper: The Conceptual and Cognitive Implica...
- Fri May 01, 2009 10:13 am
- Forum: 2.3. Hypothesis Two: The Bicameral Mind | Subtopic: Hypnosis, Possession & Altered States of Consciousness
- Topic: "Divided Consciousness" by Ernest Hilgard
- Replies: 8
- Views: 36989
Re: "Divided Consciousness" by Ernest Hilgard
I'm glad to hear you were able to find a copy.
Since you are interested in hypnosis, you might also consider learning self-hypnosis if you have the time and the inclination. I was able to learn hypnosis and self-hypnosis from books — it's a very powerful tool.
Since you are interested in hypnosis, you might also consider learning self-hypnosis if you have the time and the inclination. I was able to learn hypnosis and self-hypnosis from books — it's a very powerful tool.
- Fri May 01, 2009 10:06 am
- Forum: 2.5. Hypothesis Two: The Bicameral Mind | Subtopic: Schizophrenia
- Topic: FRONTLINE: The Released [online video on schizophrenia]
- Replies: 0
- Views: 31534
FRONTLINE: The Released [online video on schizophrenia]
Some of you interested in schizophrenia might enjoy this new documentary: FRONTLINE: The Released This documentary can be viewed as supplementary material for Jaynes's chapter "Verbal Hallucinations and Preconscious Mentality" in Reflections on the Dawn of Consciousness . "Five years ...
- Fri Apr 17, 2009 1:45 pm
- Forum: The Bicameral Mind in Fiction, Film & Popular Culture
- Topic: New Science-Fiction Novel Features Julian Jaynes
- Replies: 3
- Views: 18875
Re: New science-fiction novel features Julian Jaynes
Thanks Robert, for helping to spread the word. I'll check out your book!
- Mon Mar 16, 2009 11:28 am
- Forum: 2.4. Hypothesis Two: The Bicameral Mind | Subtopic: Religion & the Bicameral Mind
- Topic: Are There Any Christians Here?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 50766
Re: Are There Any Christians Here?
RE: Moses hallucinating. This was proposed not too long ago by Professor Benny Shannon at Hebrew University of Jerusalem. He suggested hallucinogens were involved, but those familiar with Jaynes's bicameral mind theory of course know this would not be necessary. If you are interested in exploring th...
- Wed Mar 04, 2009 11:36 am
- Forum: 2.4. Hypothesis Two: The Bicameral Mind | Subtopic: Religion & the Bicameral Mind
- Topic: Origin of the Gods
- Replies: 11
- Views: 38462
Re: Origin Of the Gods
Thanks I will take a look. A lot of people like to read posts here but not everyone is inclined to post replies, I wouldn't take it personally!
- Wed Nov 26, 2008 12:11 pm
- Forum: 4.0. Hypothesis Four: Jaynes's Neurological Model for the Bicameral Mind
- Topic: Jaynes's Neurological Model Vindicated
- Replies: 12
- Views: 46727
Re: Intra-Hemispheric Communication
Dean,
You might also take a look at Fredric Schiffer's Of Two Minds: The Revolutionary Science of Dual-Brain Psychology, although I remain skeptical of some of his claims.
You might also take a look at Fredric Schiffer's Of Two Minds: The Revolutionary Science of Dual-Brain Psychology, although I remain skeptical of some of his claims.
- Mon Nov 24, 2008 2:26 pm
- Forum: 1.0. Hypothesis One: Consciousness Based On Language
- Topic: Degree of Breakdown/Consciousness in Individuals
- Replies: 6
- Views: 32870
Re: Varying Degrees of Consciousness in Individuals
This is an interesting question that Jaynes preferred to avoid discussing in interviews because of it's potential for controversy. According to Jaynes, consciousness is composed of at least six different features: 1. Spatialization 2. Exerption 3. Analog "I" 4. Metaphor "me" 5. N...