The transition to agricultural societies, with their larger populations and increased complexity, is posited as a catalyst for the development of consciousness. This shift necessitated more sophisticated communication and organization, potentially making the old 'bicameral' system inefficient and paving the way for self-awareness and internal decision-making.
Impact: High. This links the evolution of consciousness to fundamental changes in human social structures and subsistence strategies, suggesting a co-evolution of mind and society.
In the source video, this keypoint occurs from 00:23:44 to 00:24:32.
Sources in support: Julian Jaynes (Psychologist, author of 'The Origin of Consciousness in the Breakdown of the Bicameral Mind')

