

The Source Code of Human Mind | AfterMath Episode #2
11 snips Feb 11, 2025
Dive into the fascinating intersection of mathematics and psychology as Edward Frenkel explores Carl Jung's Collective Unconscious. Discover how mathematical concepts are tied to archetypes, especially the intriguing archetype of Flat Space. Frenkel delves into the shadow integration process, urging self-awareness and accountability. The discussion weaves through historical insights and the relevance of non-Euclidean geometry, making a compelling case for how understanding these dimensions can enrich our perception of reality.
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Mathematics Lives In The Collective Unconscious
- Edward Frenkel says mathematical ideas are archetypes in a shared collective unconscious.
- He calls mathematics the science of our inner mental world.
Straight Line As An Archetypal Image
- Frenkel explains that imagining a perfect straight line accesses its archetype in the collective unconscious.
- That archetype produces identical mental images across different minds.
Shadow, Projection, And Integration
- Frenkel uses the shadow archetype to show how denied traits get projected onto others.
- Integration means admitting those traits and gaining conscious choice over responses.