Creative Codex Red Book Reading: Jung's Precognitions of WW1 & The Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
Jul 17, 2024
Dive into the captivating world of Dr. Carl Jung's apocalyptic visions from 1913. As he grapples with insights that may have predicted World War I, discover how his dreams and meditations shaped his revolutionary psychological theories. Explore the significance of the Red and Black Books, unravel the haunting archetypes of a slain hero, and ponder whether Jung's experiences were personal revelations or warnings from the collective unconscious. This psychological journey into one of history's pivotal moments offers a unique blend of history and introspection.
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Long-Term Red Book Reading Project
- MJ Dorian has narrated and produced a long-term project called Red Book Reading featuring Jung's text readings with music.
- He records chapters monthly and shares them with Patreon supporters.
Reading Aloud Reveals Emotional Depth
- Voicing Jung's text forced a slower, deeper engagement that revealed emotional intent and nuance.
- This approach exposed the human vulnerability behind Jung's theories.
Jung's Theory Rooted In Personal Experience
- Jung entered his visionary inward journey without an existing psychological framework to explain it.
- His commitment to experiencing the phenomena himself grounded his later theories.
