Jaynes proposed that in the bicameral mind, individuals received instructions not from an internal monologue but from external agents—gods, ancestors, or rulers—manifesting as auditory hallucinations. These commands were unquestioningly obeyed, serving as a guide for novel situations where pre-existing routines were insufficient.
Impact: High. This mechanism explains how ancient societies could navigate complex challenges without self-reflective consciousness, attributing agency to supernatural or external forces.
In the source video, this keypoint occurs from 00:08:02 to 00:12:02.
Sources in support: Julian Jaynes (Psychologist, author of 'The Origin of Consciousness in the Breakdown of the Bicameral Mind')

