This Jungian Life Podcast JUNG'S PARANORMAL ENCOUNTERS: Why did strange events follow him?
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Oct 26, 2023 Explore Jung's fascination with the paranormal and his scientific attitude towards strange phenomena. Discover the influence of parapsychology and the spiritualist movement on his worldview. Hear about Jung's career development and how paranormal experiences influenced his choices. Dive into his beliefs in ghosts, psychic phenomena, and UFOs. Learn about the importance of approaching the unknown with curiosity and the analysis of a dream involving a family gathering and primal dogs.
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Jung's Paranormal Upbringing
- Jung's family had many paranormal experiences, influencing his interest in psychiatry.
- Objects would inexplicably break or sounds occur, like a table splitting and a knife shattering.
Jung's Interpretation of the Paranormal
- Jung sought a psychological framework that embraced paranormal phenomena, unlike Freud's dismissal.
- Jung viewed these events as "catalytic exteriorization," where psychic tension manifests physically.
Jung and Freud's Disagreement
- Jung asked Freud about paranormal phenomena in their first meeting, but Freud dismissed them.
- This difference in views became a significant point of contention in their relationship.