Climate chaos: A complex question

An increasing desire for energy has led to global environmental destruction mainly in the form of climate disruption. Over consumption and associated climate chaos are symptoms of a psychological imbalance which Jung termed collective dissociation. Analytical psychology offers a unique perspective on the relation between complexes and collective dissociation. This study explores how complexes and their associated affects appear around the issue of climate chaos and how specific defenses prevent us from acting to address this problem. The study further explores how cultural complexes play a critical role in the collective response to this global environmental threat. The study concludes with a discussion on how we can work with complexes – personal and collective – in order to improve the habitability of Earth for all species.