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Yascha Mounk: Why Society Crumbles When We Obsess Over Identity

This Jungian Life Podcast

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Avoid Encouraging Paranoia and Projecting Secret Hostilities

Assertions that individuals, especially those with strong political beliefs, are secretly racist or bigoted may lead to self-paranoia and send a negative message to vulnerable groups. Encouraging the belief that others have hidden biases can foster a sense of exclusion rather than inclusion, especially when not scientifically proven. Such paranoia is often a projection of one's unconscious aggression onto others. Freud's concept that denial reflects one's constant thoughts is highlighted, suggesting that accusing others of secret hostilities may reveal more about the accuser. Encouraging self-reflection is crucial to avoid projecting one's inner conflicts onto others.

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