Jungian Metaphysics with Bernardo Kastrup

Here he describes the enormous influence of Jungian thought upon his own work. He explains that, although Jung often professed to avoid metaphysical speculation, toward the end of his life he was clear about his position as a philosophical idealist. This is particularly reflected in his theory of synchronicity as well as in his identification of the collective unconscious with phenomenal reality. Kastrup also describes synchronicities he experienced while writing about Jung.

New Thinking Allowed host, Jeffrey Mishlove, PhD, is author of The Roots of Consciousness, Psi Development Systems, and The PK Man. Between 1986 and 2002 he hosted and co-produced the original Thinking Allowed public television series. He is the recipient of the only doctoral diploma in "parapsychology" ever awarded by an accredited university (University of California, Berkeley, 1980). He is the Grand Prize winner of the Bigelow Institute essay competition on the postmortem survival of human consciousness.

(Recorded on December 8, 2021)

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[colefiler]

Over the years Jeffrey has talked to some of the brightest and most important people in recent history, making himself one of those important people. I had no idea that the show was still going and I am so very happy and surprised it is, his contribution to the world and the evolution of consciousness should not be dismissed. In the world of journalism he is one of the greats. Much love for Mishlove. Check out his earlier work if you have yet to do that, the conversations with Ram Dass and Terence McKenna are spectacular

[lievenyperman]

After reading "Why materialism is baloney." I have ordered every single book Bernardo wrote. I am now reading "More than allegory.". Bernardo set me free in many ways because he introduced me to a metaphysical model that feels more intuitive to me than the cultural doctrine I grew with which provided a model that forced me to ignore most of my intuitions and questions about life, nature and consciousness.

[matthewkopp]

I was in Germany and had a series of what I considered „coincidences“ not really synchronicity as Jung described. I said to a friend jokingly, „If I find a KingFisher I will know I am experiencing synchronicity“.

The next day I went to an Indian restaurant, and ordered a beer, and they brought to the table a Kingfisher beer, with an image of a Kingfisher on the label.

[marccas]

God Jeffrey. You have had the honour of interviewing so of the most interesting people on the planet for 40 years. What a life!

[leandrosilvagoncalves]

So nice to see Bernardo back here! You two have a fantastic interaction. Thank you!

[marymelnyk]

Well that was my most reverend heroes ; CJ Jung, Bernardo and Geoffrey…. Absolutely brilliant and I need to list again… and probably again… as this explanation conveys my whole attempt at understanding; not just my own Physci but my conception of the universe within 🙏 …. I thank you from the bottom of my heart…I look forward to the next discussion; once I have “recovered “ sufficiently to assimilate the next one : Glory Be To God !!!

[barbarabartels]

"Answer to Job" saved my life! Bernardo, so far understands this amazing small book more than any other that I have read!

[sigigle]

I like how you still have the intro music straight from 1993.

[pierrebernard]

Yes the dialogue to the unconscious for me, can start when I am extremely tired and depressed, certain musics will put me in the mood to start my conversation

[ifyousaiditisPT]

Thank you kindly for this. It nicely confirms, what I have personally said for years, Freud = materialist, Jung = idealist.
And the two are comparable to Frued = Newtonian/Einsteinian Physics, where as Jung = Quantum Physics.
Further, Jung brilliantly confirms (& validates) the Prasangika-Madhyamaka philosophical view of reality in Tibetan Buddhism! Jung is the man! Brilliant! 🌟

[JohnHenrySheridan]

Love these talks! And this one released on the day after my 41st bday. :)

[tigerwas]

the joy emanating from these two men is nigh on palpable..

[donaldmcronald]

Thanks again Jeffrey. Bernardo is always a treat.

[MarkusHJordi]

What a Christmas present the two of you have given me with this talk! Thank you from the bottom of my heart!

[HarrySmith-hriv]

I enjoyed listening to this. I've always found Jung's explanations invaluable, ever since 1965. But I combine this with Buddhist Psychology and Buddhist Philosophy.(Not necessarily Buddhist Religion). As regards the Consciousness of inanimate objects I found in Hermetics (known as the 'Philosophy of Hermes Trismegistus') definitions and mind exercise that gives an invaluable link to a full comprehension of this subject. Thank you Jeffrey Mishlove and Bernardo Kastrup. I look forward to more of your videos.

[gerhealy]

Great talk. I'm reminded of so many things. One that stands out is the idea by Rupert Sheldrake about lattices and animals. when something happens, or is learned for the "first" time, then it is easier for those things to happen again.

And as for the logical positivists and behaviourists, they'd do your head in!

[hireality]

What a wonderful talk Jeffrey and Bernardo👏

[jamenta]

Wonderful discussion on Jung. Kastrup is remarkably erudite on the subject. Thank you.

[KiriStockmanWholeheartedAction]

Just bought Decoding Jung’s Metaphysics.

It is unbelievably bewildering and yet somehow completely unsurprising to hear ideas that I always thought unique to me as having been echoed down time by others!

[dervatervonamfortas]

Brillant! As always with Bernardo. I really enjoyed this show. Thank you both.