Evolution of Imagination

Imagination is at its core a biological function, achieved through natural selection as any other. Many animals may possess the capacity for imagination, but it is clear that only humans possess the propensity for deliberate, responsive, and reliable type of imagination. However, why this is the case remains a mystery. The answer to this requires careful examination and analysis of the natural forces that shaped the evolution of our hominid ancestors’ brains. How does the physical system of our brain voluntarily produce infinite novel mental images? What is it about the human brain that gives it this unique ability? Which of our mammalian, primate, and hominid ancestors possessed the capacity for this voluntary imagination? What natural forces pressured these species into developing voluntary imagination? What happened to all our hominid ancestors and evolutionary cousins? If you’ve ever wondered these questions, you will find answers within these pages.