This Jungian Life Podcast The Archetypal Brain: Jung from an Evolutionary Perspective
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Feb 6, 2025 Gary Clark, a visiting research fellow at the University of Adelaide and author, discusses his insights on Jungian psychology and evolutionary sciences. He highlights the influence of Indigenous cultures on understanding consciousness and the importance of integrating ancient rituals with modern psychology. Topics include the dynamics of maternal love, the anima and animus concepts, and gender psychological differences. They also touch on the roles of Eros and Logos, as well as the potential of psychedelics in exploring consciousness, bridging science with archetypal human experiences.
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Musical Flow State
- Gary Clark had intense, unexplained experiences while playing classical guitar.
- These peaked during a recital where he felt a loss of self and connection with birds.
Shamanism and Music
- Reading about shamanism helped Clark connect his musical experiences to altered states of consciousness.
- Indigenous cultures often cultivate these numinous experiences, unlike Western societies.
Anthropology's Influence
- Early anthropological work, though sometimes problematic, influenced European thought.
- This work highlighted indigenous cultures' connection to place and spiritual understanding of ecology.
