Episode #31
The Evolution of Thought is so Boring...You'll Fall Asleep
Fall asleep as we explore the funny history and evolution of thinking. How did thought evolve from the first simple nervous system to modern philosophy and social media algorithms? What is consciousness? What did early humans actually think about? When did we begin having specific places for thinking...like libraries and universities? We'll discover this and much more tonight. So enjoy this bit of history, presented in a calming, funny fashion, and nod off with a few laughs along the way to dreamland. This should not it be taken as an authoritative source of history. It's boring history, delivered in a satirical way that's soft and slow. Perfect to fall asleep with a smile on your face :) This channel is created and narrated by a real human, not AI. #history #comedy #sleep #thinking #thought #consciousness #brain 00:00:00 Welcome 00:01:00 Wind down 00:02:00 Story begins 00:02:10 Part 1 - Thinking seems like a good idea 00:23:28 Part 2 - Early homo sapien brains 00:43:20 Part 3 - Thinking turns into philosophy 01:08:56 Part 4 - Thinking gets a building 01:34:26 Part 5 - We begin to doubt everything 01:44:32 Part 6 - Everything speeds up 01:53:20 Part 7 - We think too much Listen ad-free to my entire content library of history and sleep stories, get early access to episodes, exclusive bonus content, and support my work by joining my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/u89771957 Welcome to Humorously Dull History for Sleep Enjoy relaxing, light-hearted historical stories that are designed to help you fall asleep with a smile on your face. Humorously Dull History for Sleep is hosted by Stephen Dalton, an Irish storyteller and voiceover artist who has helped millions enjoy better rest. In this show, Stephen explores boring topics from history with a comedic approach that you're sure to find both funny and relaxing. Other Channels by Stephen Dalton You can also listen to non-satirical bedtime stories on the Stephen Dalton Sleep Stories channel: Spotify - Apple Podcasts - Youtube Enjoy meditation sessions with me on the Stephen Dalton Guided Meditations channel: Apple - Spotify - Youtube Check out my real therapy sessions on One Man & His Therapist: Apple - Spotify - Youtube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
