There Is No Spoon
There Is No Spoon
16. What is destiny?
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16. What is destiny?

Exploring answers in mythology, culture, and psychology.

In this episode, we explore one of the most mysterious and debated topics — the topic of destiny. Reflected in mythology, cultural studies, and psychology, destiny has always raised many questions. We analyze it through the lens of time, starting with ancient gods of fate such as the Greek Moirai and the Norse Norns (and not only them), and ending with modern psychological perspectives.

What is the difference between minor destiny and major destiny? What is purpose? How does personal choice influence destiny? We discuss these questions in this special bonus episode.

Sources mentioned in this episode:

  • Carl Jung – Memories, Dreams, Reflections; The Archetypes and the Collective Unconscious

  • Marie-Louise von Franz – On Dreams and Death

  • Jürgen Habermas – theories on narrative identity

  • Aleister Crowley – concept of the Holy Guardian Angel (Thelema)

  • The Poetic Edda – Norse mythological poems (on the Norns)

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