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Jordan Peterson discusses Carl Jung, one of the most influential thinkers in the history of psychology. Jung's work is full of complex, visionary concepts, but is difficult to understand without a background in mythology. Peterson walks the viewer through some of Jung's more popular works, explaining their significance in terms of Jung's overarching theory of the collective unconscious.

00:00:00 In this video, Jordan Peterson discusses Carl Jung, one of the most influential thinkers in the history of psychology. Jung's work is full of complex, visionary concepts, but is difficult to understand without a background in mythology. Peterson walks the viewer through some of Jung's more popular works, explaining their significance in terms of Jung's overarching theory of the collective unconscious.
00:05:00 Jordan Peterson discusses how Carl Jung and Freud studied the unconscious mind, how Jung's work digs deeper into religious themes than Freud's, and how this knowledge is more difficult to apply than it seems.
00:10:00 Jung and Freud were two of the most influential theorists in psychology. Jung linked spontaneous fantasies and dreams with mythology and fantasy across history, while Freud focused on the unconscious mind. The movie opens with a sunrise and discusses the relationship between dreams and mental health.
00:15:00 Carl Jung's "The Phenomenology of the Mind" discusses the role of the id in human psychology. The id is animalistic and full of implicit drives, including aggression and anxiety. The animals gather around the pyramid, representing the Freudian perspective.
00:20:00 The video discusses Carl Jung's theory of the self, which involves expanding one's potential by interacting with the world in a variety of ways. The video then discusses the symbolism of a pilgrimage in a cathedral, and how it can help a person realize their fullest potential.
00:25:00 The video introduces Carl Jung, who is described as a "wise man." The video then goes on to explore Jung's theory that the self is embodied in a baboon, and how the hero's baptism into the sun symbolizes his transformation into a hero. The video concludes with a demonstration of how animals spontaneously kneel when the hero is performing an acrobatic routine.
00:30:00 Jordan Peterson discusses Carl Jung's idea of the "concordance between an earthly event and a "so-called heavenly event," or synchrony. This idea is controversial, but Peterson believes it is a key part of Jung's theory. Peterson discusses how he has experienced synchronous events in therapy and they are often related to dreams. He explains that they are difficult to communicate, and that they are a reminder of our connection to the "outside world." Jung's idea of synchronicity is related to the state of the state, and to the idea that the present is not the same as the past. Peterson cites John Milton's Paradise Lost as a great example of this.
00:35:00 In this video, Jordan Peterson discusses Carl Jung's concept of the tension between coherence and completeness. Jung believed that the problem with rationality is that it can fall in love with its own productions, leading to a totalitarian element in the rational mind. Peterson discusses the Egyptian mythology of Osiris and Set, noting that Scar, the malevolent figure, represents the tension between coherence and completeness. Finally, Peterson discusses the metaphor in Jung's statement that what is shown light on is what is illuminated.
00:40:00 The video discusses how Carl Jung's theory of the collective unconscious affects human behavior. Jung's ideas include the idea that humans are influenced by all the things they don't understand, which can include both natural things (things that are part of the natural world) and tyrannical things (things that are bad or oppressive). In the movie Pinocchio, Jiminy Cricket warns Pinocchio about the dangers of going to the underworld, and in doing so, encourages him to break the rules in order to achieve his goals. This paradoxical message is a reminder that, while it is important to be sensible, it is also necessary to be daring in order to live successfully.
00:45:00 Carl Jung discusses the anima, a feminine counterpart in the soul, and how she tries to put down Simba. Peterson discusses how Jung's biography is a cheat but his work on archetypes is still valuable.
00:50:00 Jordan Peterson discusses Carl Jung, his book Memories, Dreams, and Reflections, and how it is different from his other books. Jung was a visionary who used his visual imagination in his therapy practice. Jung was followed by Freud, who was more focused on the practical applications of psychology. Jung's work is better understood after reading his earlier work, symbols of transformation. Nietzsche's idea that scientific empiricism and rationalism led to the death of the mythical tradition of the west is discussed in relation to Jung's work on Thus Spake Zarathustra.
00:55:00 Carl Jung and Freud explored the idea of unconscious fantasies and how they can be linked to mythology and dream symbolism. Piaget also explored the same idea from a different standpoint. The video explores how these concepts can be used to better understand oneself and one's surroundings.

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This video discusses Carl Jung's theories of the self, synchronicity, and the collective unconscious. It also introduces the idea of potential and how it can be unlocked through exploration and growth.

01:00:00 The opening scene of "Carl Jung" introduces the idea of consciousness and the central role it plays in the development of the individual. The movie then jumps to a scene of a baby giraffe emerging into the light. This symbolism represents the expansion of the individual's consciousness. The animals come to observe the birth of the hero, which is of significant importance. The opening scene of the movie is a real scene of genius, as the animators were able to create a vibrant and exciting opening sequence that goes along perfectly with the uplifting music. The scene of the rock with the eye on top represents the state, or hierarchy, that the individual occupies and the importance of vision in the development of the individual.
01:05:00 This video discusses the psychological concepts of id, ego, and self, and how they are represented in the movie "The Lion King." The video also focuses on the concept of potential, which is described as a state of being that is not yet real. The video then discusses how a person's potential can be unlocked through exploration and growth.
01:10:00 Carl Jung's theory of the self is explored in this video, which discusses the hero archetype and how it applies to humans. Jung's idea of the self is that it is the vulnerable baby that is realized in the adult. The video explains how the animators captured the essential features of cuteness in the character, and how this relates to the story's themes of rebirth and maturity.
01:15:00 Carl Jung's theory of synchronicity refers to the coinciding of events in the external world and in a person's life that are important to them. In this video, Jordan Peterson discusses Jung's theory of synchronicity and how it applies to the human spirit. He also discusses how the state can degenerate and how it is important to be aware of the changing environment in order to keep the state updated.
01:20:00 The video discusses the concept of senility, and how it can lead to a flood of chaos. Jordan Peterson provides an example of this in the story of Scar, a king who was overthrown because he was old and unable to see the future. Peterson points out that this story is similar to the flood story found in many cultures. The video then introduces the shaman, a figure who lives inside the tree of life.
01:25:00 In this video, Mufasa tells Simba about the kingdom of the light. The light shines on everything, both good and bad, and one must be careful not to venture into the dark side of the kingdom. Mufasa also introduces Scar, the tyrannical element of the state. By the end of the video, Simba is introduced to Scar and is cautioned not to go into the dark side of the kingdom, but to instead conquer it through love and courage.
01:30:00 The video discusses how Jungian psychology can be used to better understand why people behave the way they do. Jungian psychology sees humans as having two opposing archetypes within them, the anima and the animus. The anima is the feminine counterpart to the animus and is responsible for teaching the exploratory hero about the "it could be" aspect of life. The video discusses how the anima can be negatively portrayed by the animus, leading to a false sense of superiority and a propensity for defeat. The video then discusses how the animus and anima can be seen in the behavior of children and adults alike. Children are typically very curious about death, and this curiosity leads to their knowledge of death. The animus and anima can also be seen in the way that children and adults treat each other. Adults often project an ideal onto women that they admire, which leads to a false sense of superiority. This false sense of superiority often leads to defeat in interactions with women. The animus and anima can also be seen in the way that children and adults explore the world. Children are typically very curious about death, and this curiosity leads to their knowledge of death. The animus and anima can also be seen in the way that children and
01:35:00 In this video, Jordan Peterson discusses Carl Jung's theory of the collective unconscious, which holds that all humans share a common set of experiences and emotions. Peterson also discusses the idea of hell, which is a place in the human psyche where negative experiences and emotions are stored.