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Speaking of Jung: Interviews with Jungian Analysts

Episode 88: Synchronicity & Science

Jun 2, 2021
01:04:26

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Quick takeaways

  • Synchronicity is a cosmic phenomenon that goes beyond cause and effect, consisting of meaningful coincidences.
  • Jung emphasizes the interconnectedness of the inner and outer worlds, challenging rigid Western metaphysics and highlighting the importance of nature in understanding the divine.

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The Concept of Synchronicity in Jung's Work

Jung's exploration of synchronicity is influenced by his discussions with physicist Wolfgang Pauli. Synchronicity is seen as a cosmic phenomenon that goes beyond cause and effect. Jung uses a Cartesian coordinate diagram to explain synchronicity as a combination of space and time, with a casual dimension on one end and synchronistic dimension on the other. He argues that synchronistic events are meaningful coincidences and cannot be simply attributed to chance.

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