« Atavisms of Consciousness »

Much of the "modern mind" is made up of atavistic routines that evolved millions of years ago.  Mind, thus, is outdated, out of pace with the modern times.  "Modern mind" is, thus, really, an ancient mind in a modern world.

So, we know that.  We are on the project.  We are constantly updating this ancient mind with modern sensitivities: we have learned to become less geo-centric and we are learning to become less ego-centric.  One day, soon enough, we will awaken en masse. 

But even then we will be still out of pace with time.  You see, mind is fundamentally phase-delayed.  Like our generals, mind is always trying to survive the last war of evolution, defending itself against yesterday's tigers.

We have evolved without any need for self-awareness and mindfulness.  For hundreds of thousands of years we lived in tribe-hives without the need to be particularly conscious.  Then, about 10,000 yeas ago, with the advent of agriculture, we ran into a new kind of need - a need to think strategically.  10,000 years after that - right about now - we are finally catching on: we are just beginning to think globally.

Dandy!  But - as always - we are chronically out of touch.  Human presence, human conciousness is about to be no longer needed.  We are getting plugged in, we are starting to hard-wire ourselves into new systems of central control. 

Consciousness itself one day will be a sentimental atavism to shed.  So, enjoy it while it still matters, Human Zombie.