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SURVIVING MASS TRAUMA: How did Jung process catastrophic events?

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Dec 7, 2023
Explore Jung's insights into collective hysteria and moral downfall during mass trauma, the psychological impact of evil on entire societies, compensating for inferiority through power fixations, the value of introspection and moral awakening, the futility of societal reforms without individual transformation, and analyzing a dream about shark attacks as a symbol of inner struggles.
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INSIGHT

Collective Guilt and Jung's Struggle

  • Jung struggled to explain WWII's devastation, finding it emotionally challenging to write about.
  • He introduced the concept of "collective guilt," suggesting that entire societies share responsibility for atrocities committed within them.
INSIGHT

Interconnectedness and Shadow Projection

  • Individuals are connected by their unconscious, making no crime an isolated event.
  • Denying this connection and projecting our shadow onto others is dangerous.
ADVICE

Recognize Your Own Shadow

  • Acknowledge the potential for evil within yourself.
  • Recognize the danger of dehumanizing others by projecting your shadow.
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