Jung, Pauli, and the Mathematical Atom - James P. Dowling, DemystifySci #371

In this episode James P. Dowling talks us through the unlikely friendship between physicist Wolfgang Pauli and psychologist Carl Jung. Their dialogue on quantum mechanics and archetypes pulled science and myth into the same room, forcing each to reckon with the other’s language. Out of their exchanges came visions of atoms haunted by the unconscious, and shadows that reached into equations. We follow their conversation to ask what happens when reason and dream try to share the same desk. PATREON https://www.patreon.com/c/demystifysci PARADIGM DRIFT https://demystifysci.com/paradigm-drift-show HOMEBREW MUSIC - Check out our new album! Hard Copies (Vinyl): FREE SHIPPING https://demystifysci-shop.fourthwall.com/products/vinyl-lp-secretary-of-nature-everything-is-so-good-here Streaming: https://secretaryofnature.bandcamp.com/album/everything-is-so-good-here James' website: https://jungtoliveby.com/ 00:00 Go! 00:08:00 The Trickster Archetype and Personal Development 00:12:00 Intuition and Rationality in Model Making 00:16:00 Consequences of the Enlightenment and Modernity 00:20:00 Historical Lessons from the French Revolution 00:22:23 Discussion of Instinct vs. Rationality in Human Behavior 00:24:12 The Role of Dopamine in Human Decision Making 00:26:18 The Impact of Abandoning Symbolism in Modernity 00:29:00 Motivation in Physics and the Pursuit of Glory 00:33:26 The Dichotomy between Science and the Human Experience 00:39:11 Integrating Jungian Concepts with Biology 00:44:58 Discussing Jung's Word Association Test and Complexes 00:50:12 Understanding Affect, Emotion, and Archetypes 00:57:32 Jung's Methodology and Interpretation of Complexes 01:05:12 Approaching Jungian Concepts in Personal Development 01:07:33 The Quest for Identity and Self-Reflection 01:09:37 Generational Differences in Self-Concept 01:16:52 Life Stages and the Search for Meaning 01:19:10 The Duality of Growth and Identity 01:25:09 The Healing Power of Creativity 01:28:31 Creative Participation as a Human Experience 01:32:06 Internet's Dual Role in Creativity 01:36:23 Understanding Creativity and Instinct 01:39:51 Renaissance vs. Revolution in Institutions 01:41:53 Engaging with the Unconscious Mind 01:46:47 Shifting Perspectives on Artistic Process 01:48:52 Discussion on Competing Teams in Science 01:52:34 The Tradition and Lineage in Science 01:56:12 Creativity and Glory in Scientific Pursuits 02:04:36 The Nature of Truth and Scientific Frameworks 02:09:43 Cultural Narratives in Science and AI Development 02:10:29 Exploration of Myth and Reality 02:12:06 Darwin’s Legacy and Evolutionary Theory 02:16:52 Archetypes and Scientific Paradigms 02:19:14 The Role of Mathematics in Physics 02:23:39 Understanding the Limits of Rational Inquiry 02:27:24 Simulation Theory and Metaphysical Speculation 02:32:05 The Interplay of Mathematics and Experience 02:33:00 Exploration of Human Psyche and Evolutionary Perspectives 02:36:12 Jung’s Insights on Individual Calling and Collective Responsibility 02:39:01 Invitation to Further Exploration and Collaborative Learning #jungianpsychology, #quantummechanics, #carljung, #archetypes, #depthpsychology, #unconsciousmind, #psychoanalysis, #philosophypodcast , #sciencepodcast, #longformpodcast MERCH: Rock some DemystifySci gear : https://demystifysci-shop.fourthwall.com/ AMAZON: Do your shopping through this link: https://amzn.to/3YyoT98 DONATE: https://bit.ly/3wkPqaD SUBSTACK: https://substack.com/@UCqV4_7i9h1_V7hY48eZZSLw@demystifysci RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/2be66934/podcast/rss MAILING LIST: https://bit.ly/3v3kz2S SOCIAL: - Discord: https://discord.gg/MJzKT8CQub - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DemystifySci - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/DemystifySci/ - Twitter: https://twitter.com/DemystifySci MUSIC: -Shilo Delay: https://g.co/kgs/oty671