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I think understanding Jaynes' hypothesis is key to the lift off of civilization and complex culture before it. I disagree with Jaynes over his definition of consciousnesses as his orthodox hypothesis does not explain the non recursive or reifying Piraha. I do think he's onto something though IF you redefine his idea of consciousnesses as reified and recursive linguistic consciousnesses. Then things start to make sense and you begin to hypothesize how certain hunter gatherers built something as complex as Gobekli Tepe. These were reified recursive bicameral bumpkins.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F30Jykk8z0E

The above video really shows how the foundations of civilization come together on a psychic level.