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Politics : Should God be replaced?

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To: Solon who wrote (7595)6/27/2001 8:44:56 AM
From: SGJ  Read Replies (1) of 28931
 
but I am wondering how he defines consciousness so as to be able to differentiate it from non consciouness, and so as to tentatively develop time lines reflective of the distinction?

Consciousness is the space where the "I" is located. You can have cognition and perception without it. Clinically and anecdotally, this can be proven, as I have known since my undergrad days. Jaynes does a great job with presenting supporting scientific evidence that is meticulously footnoted. It may help to grasp the concept better to think of a man hypnotized and acting under suggestion with a mild case of schizophrenia as close to what early man may have experienced in bicameral state.
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