In this episode of Philosophy for Better Humans, we dive deep into the psychology and philosophy of Carl Jung — one of the most influential and misunderstood thinkers of the modern age.

Why do we judge others so harshly? Why do we sabotage ourselves right when things are going well? Why do we feel divided, restless, or empty even when life looks “successful” from the outside?

Jung believed the answer lies in the Shadow — the hidden parts of ourselves we repress, deny, or refuse to face. And he warned that what we don’t make conscious doesn’t disappear… it controls us.

In this long-form episode, we explore: • Jung’s theory of the Shadow Self and how it secretly runs our behavior • Projection — why the traits you hate most in others may live insid ...