Eigenmodes of the deep unconscious: The neuropsychology of Jungian archetypes and psychedelic experience.
PsyArXiv – October 20, 2024
Source: PPR
Summary
The brain's deep patterns may explain universal human experiences. Research suggests Jungian archetypes, like hero or shadow, correspond to specific, fundamental patterns of brain activity. Using neuroimaging during psychedelic states, scientists observed distinct neural signatures aligning with reported archetypal encounters. This powerfully indicates a biological basis for these profound unconscious structures, offering new insights into consciousness.
Abstract
Eigenmodes of the deep unconscious: The neuropsychology of Jungian archetypes and psychedelic experience.