👉 The term "dreamtime" in science and philosophy refers to the time when consciousness, or the ability to perceive reality, is first developed. This period of human development was characterized by a lack of conscious awareness, which allowed for the emergence of complex cognitive processes and the development of language. In terms of science, the dreamtime hypothesis suggests that our earliest experiences were not with physical objects but rather with abstract concepts such as dreams, images, or symbols. This theory posits that these early experiences were