Fractal Mathematics and Jungian ArchetypeswithHarry Shirley

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Dr. Harry Shirley is a chemist with a deep interest in Jungian psychology. His paper The Buddhabrot and the Unus Mundus: A Qualitative Exploration of Fractal Patterns and Archetypal Symbols was recently published in the International Journal of Jungian Studies. He is based in the United Kingdom.

In this interview, Dr. Shirley explores the fascinating relationship between fractal mathematics and Jungian archetypes. He discusses how fractal imagery such as the Mandelbrot and Buddhabrot reveal symbolic dimensions of the psyche, connecting mathematics, alchemy, and spiritual traditions across cultures. This conversation opens new perspectives on the Unus Mundus, the Self, and the archetypal foundations of number and pattern.

00:00 Introduction

02:01 Dr. Harry Shirley’s journey from chemistry to Jungian psychology

06:39 The unconscious mind, alchemy, and inner transformation

10:18 Fractals as patterns of nature and archetypes

14:11 Defining fractals, the Mandelbrot set, and the Buddhabrot

21:10 The Unus Mundus and the psychoid realm

27:02 Archetypal imagery: Buddhabrot, Tree of Life, and mystical traditions

35:59 Parallels with chakras, alchemy, and spiritual ascent

38:38 Psychedelic art, symbolism, and fractal geometry

43:11 Numbers, the Self, and timeless ordering principles

49:14 Conclusion

(Recorded on September 11, 2025)

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Published on October 10, 2025

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