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dgauss

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2. Bookmarking to read the whole thing later,

Reply to erronis (Original post)

Wed Aug 6, 2025, 01:21 PM

Aug 6

but made me think of the book by Julian Jaynes The Origin of Consciousness in the Breakdown of the Bicameral Mind.

Not taken seriously by a lot of people but still a fascinating read (or audible listen) if you find this kind of thing interesting.

Metaphors play a role in his theory and here's one description of that:

https://sonnetsincolour.org/2015/02/julian-jaynes-on-how-metaphors-generate-consciousness-part-ii/

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Beyond words: Study maps the cognitive force of metaphor [View all] erronis Aug 6 OP

Fascinating BoRaGard Aug 6 #1

Bookmarking to read the whole thing later, dgauss Aug 6 #2

that is one of my favorite books. It has been a frequent Charades entry in my family. erronis Aug 6 #3

Same here. I've read it twice over the years and, now thinking about it, dgauss Aug 6 #4

I'll take that as a compliment, and appreciate it. erronis Aug 6 #6

Here's one I like Blue Owl Aug 6 #5