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CULTURAL COMPLEXES: the hidden force in modern politics

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CULTURAL COMPLEXES: the hidden force in modern politics

FromThis Jungian Life Podcast


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CULTURAL COMPLEXES: the hidden force in modern politics

FromThis Jungian Life Podcast

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Length:
118 minutes
Released:
Oct 17, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

How do unconscious forces shape our collective behaviors and influence how we navigate societal conflicts and personal identity? Free yourself from the collective nightmare—discover the wisdom of your dreams this fall at DREAM SCHOOL Political dynamics are deeply influenced by underlying psychological forces known as cultural complexes, which shape group behavior, reinforce divisions, and heighten emotional responses to societal changes. Tom Singer, editor and fellow author of Mind of State: Conversations on the Psychological Conflicts Stirring U.S. Politics & Society , explains that these social psychology phenomena, arising from emotions and ideas, affect how individuals think and feel. Rooted in historical trauma and collective identities, these collective complexes can manifest in polarized thinking, distrust of institutions, and a pervasive fear of the "other." Mass emotional reactivity, intensified by technology and social media, exacerbates these divides by rapidly spreading information that reinforces opposing group identities. Jung's insights into the collective psyche illuminate the unconscious patterns and archetypal themes that influence group behavior, suggesting that societal pressures amplify these negative dynamics. Navigating such complexities requires individual awareness, self-reflection, emotional intelligence, critical thinking, and mindfulness to mitigate disproportionate influences. Thoughtful, reflective political discourse and the differentiation of emotional reactivity from reasoned engagement are essential in addressing the distorting effects of cultural complexes on modern society. Prepare to discover what deeper psychological dynamics underlie group behavior and collective identity, how unconscious processes manifest in social and political systems, which archetypal patterns influence societal reactions and conflicts, whether personal and collective awareness can transform entrenched cultural attitudes, why examining unconscious forces is vital for understanding human interactions and societal structures…and so much more. Find a copy of the dream we analyze HERE LOOK & GROW If you’ve been struggling in the dark trying to find the keys to unlock your dreams, help has arrived: order your copy of DREAM WISE and discover the answers you’ve been seeking. Order a copy of Tom’s book Mind of State: Conversations on the Psychological Conflicts Stirring U.S. Politics & Society 
Released:
Oct 17, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

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Eavesdrop on three Jungian analysts as they engage in lively, sometimes irreverent conversations about a wide range of topics. Join them for discussion of news events, family dynamics, personal issues and more as they share what it’s like to see the world through the depth psychological lens provided by CG Jung. Half of each episode is spent discussing a dream submitted by a listener. Lisa, Joseph and Deb went through their Jungian training together, becoming friends and developing working partnerships. Now they are engaged in a new creative venture with a spirit of adventure and hope you will join them.