Carl Jung Explains What Is The Only Real Danger

"One thing is sure: A great change of our psychological attitude is imminent. That is certain... Because we need more. We need more psychology. We need more understanding of human nature. Because the only real danger that exists is man himself. He is the great danger. And we are pitifully unaware of it. We know nothing of man, far too little. His psyche should be studied, because we are the origin of all coming evil." This quote is from an interview with Carl Jung, the renowned Swiss psychiatrist and psychoanalyst, conducted by John Freeman for the BBC program "Face to Face" in 1959. In this interview, Jung discusses the importance of understanding human psychology and the potential dangers that arise from our lack of self-awareness. Jung's words hit close to home, don't they? It's like he's peering into our modern world, where we're constantly struggling with the consequences of human behavior. Think about it. From climate change to social media addiction, many of our biggest challenges stem from our own actions. Jung's calling us out on our collective blind spot – ourselves. But it's not all doom and gloom. Jung's pushing for more psychology, more understanding. It's a wake-up call to look inward, to really get to know ourselves and each other. In a world that often feels divided, maybe this self-awareness is exactly what we need. Sure, it might sound a bit heavy, but Jung's onto something. By understanding our own minds better, we might just avoid some of those "coming evils" he mentions. So, next time you're scrolling through your phone or watching the news, remember Jung's words. Maybe take a moment to reflect on your own thoughts and behaviors. Who knows? A little self-awareness could go a long way in making the world a bit better.