This Jungian Life Podcast DISCOVERING A NEW ARCHETYPE: The Buddhabrot Fractal Bridging Math, Myth, and the Collective Unconscious
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Jul 10, 2025 Discover the stunning Buddhabrot fractal, where math meets mythology in revealing a cosmic unity. This episode illustrates how ancient symbols echo the patterns seen in psychology and nature. Delve into the connections between spirituality and self-discovery through Jungian insights, with a focus on synchronicity and the deeper meanings of archetypal imagery. The discussion also examines the transformative potential of psychedelics and the quest for understanding our collective consciousness, emphasizing the journey toward individuation.
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Numbers as Archetypal Symbols
- Jung saw number as a symbolic bridge between mind and matter, not just logical tools.
- Numbers may organize the mind and represent an archetypal language of the unconscious.
Buddhabrot: Math Meets Archetype
- The Buddhabrot fractal emerges from simple math but resembles ancient spiritual symbols.
- It suggests a universal archetype linking mind, matter, and cosmic unity as Jung theorized with Unus Mundus.
Serendipitous Buddhabrot Discovery
- Harry first saw the Buddhabrot image on Wikipedia and was struck by its resemblance to Buddha symbols.
- Zooming into the third eye area linked it to traditional chakra imagery, sparking deeper curiosity.
