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Carl Jung, Heidegger, and the California Gold Rush!

The Wisdom Of

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The Transformation of Gold: From Symbol to Commodity

This chapter delves into the historical and philosophical evolution of gold, from its ancient symbolic meaning to its commodification during the California Gold Rush. It addresses the concerns of thinkers like Carl Jung and Martin Heidegger about the implications of this shift on human existence and the loss of transcendence.

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