Carl Jung: What is The Collective Unconscious, Realising The Self and Why we Cannot Control Reality

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In this video I clear up some of the most common misunderstandings in the field of Jungian Psychoanalysis: The Collective Unconscious can be seen, the Self can be Realized and we can control (our) reality.
One of his central concepts, Carl Jung's Collective Unconscious is also his most commonly misunderstood concept. It is one of his most well-known (and controversial) concepts. So what is the Collective Unconscious? Jung tells us that it is a layer of the mind that goes deeper than the Personal Unconscious in which we find our own personal experiences. The Collective Unconscious is the common layer of the mind in which the instincts of humanity exist and at certain times in our life bubble up into consciousness. It is the aspect of the unconscious mind which manifests inherited, universal themes which run through all human life. This is the realm of the archetypes and the layer of the mind where myths gods and religions draw their source from. In this episode we explore the Carl Jung Collective Unconscious and what it means in the scope of the psyche. The collective unconscious does not owe its existence to personal experience and consequently is not a personal acquisition, while the personal unconscious is made up essentially of contents which have at one time been conscious but which have disappeared from consciousness through having been forgotten or repressed.
The personal unconscious consists of complexes, while the collective unconscious is made up of archetypes (or primordial images). Archetypes are collectively-inherited forms or patterns of behaviour. They reflect basic patterns common to us all, and which have existed universally since the dawn of time. In the “Bonus” section of this video we will discuss the problem of the complexes and their relationship to the Archetypes. Before that we will be exploring C.G. Jung’s idea of the Archetypes of the Collective Unconscious by looking at Jung’s concepts of the Self and of the Ego. The Self will be understood not as something to be “realized” but a force acting upon the ego and driving its development forward. Finally, we will discuss how reality offers us a space to see ourselves reflected in debt-based relationships with others.
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00:00 Introduction
02:40 We can „see“ the collective unconscious
05:30 The Self can be realised
09:15 We can control reality
12:20 Bonus: We are ourselves
15:00 Conclusion
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In my videos, I look at Jungian topics through an interpretative lens, advancing themes discussed by Carl Jung along trajectories of psychology, psychoanalysis, theology and philosophy. Exploring Carl Gustav Jung’s model of the psyche, his concept of individuation, and his philosophy in general may help us to uncover paths toward a more full and complete Self. For me, this is especially about “learning to see”, that is, regaining the ability to witness the dynamics of reality unfolding before us. In these dynamics, I argue throughout the videos, we find a direct access to who we become.
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[@janefaceinthewind6260]

This arrangement of you and your room is very pleasant to look at with the books and art. I love that you're not talking about Jung in a formulaic way but that you express it in your own, individual way. Your English is fantastic, by the way! I'll comment regularly to boost your channel. 😊

[@DrFlorianKleinau]

Thank you for both, the feedback and the commitment to comment on the videos - really appreciated. I sit in this room most of the time so I try to create a calm environment.

[@asmameklati2722]

Im intrigued by your articulation and choice of words, I’ll def subscribe.
I also think that it’s quite easy to misunderstand Jung, and that’s due to a wide range of factors. His theories are complex and can be confusing when seen from a subjective perspective. Additionally, Jung's use of symbolic language and abstract concepts often requires a deep understanding of his broader framework. The diverse interpretations of his work by different scholars can further complicate one's comprehension. Moreover, cultural and personal biases may influence how individuals perceive and interpret his ideas, adding another layer of complexity to fully grasping Jung's contributions to understanding the psyche

[@DrFlorianKleinau]

thanks a lot for your comment. That is right - Jung opens the door to unfamiliar ways of thinking that we may initially reject. But they become very familiar over time, I sense.