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The Shadow, Synchronicity and the Influence of Archetypes on the World, Kevin Lu, PhD| Mind Meld 373

THIRD EYE DROPS

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Exploring Gaming as a Gateway to the Unconscious and Archetypes

This chapter delves into how gaming serves as a means of directly interfacing with the unconscious and archetypes, exploring the use of esoteric and occult themes in games, anime, and movies. It highlights the increasing popularity and value of the gaming industry as a space for the expression of myth and the unconscious, and discusses specific video games like Persona that utilize Jungian archetypes. The chapter also explores the concept of the persona and its significance in Jungian psychology, addressing its metaphorical representation as armor in a video game and its role in bridging the gap between individuality and collective connection.

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