Finally! A philosophy tag that can actually be discussed. "Collective Unconsciousness" is a concept I have been contemplating for a very long time. The fact that these 'archetypes' appear is often explained away by genetics, stating that need has always driven our evolution. Humanity as a species developed as it did out of necessity.

I like to deviate from that explanation slightly. Need DID drive our evolution and development, but I also believe that some abilities, thoughts and even memories may be hereditary. We see it often enough in nature and recent studies of children in controlled environments seem to support this thought. Children were for example, able to pick up skills like computer use, phone use and some other things much quicker than their parents. What was remarkable was that the children of engineers naturally gravitated towards building, fixing and problem-solving puzzles and activities. Could a "Collective Unconsciousness" exist? Very likely, but I am more inclined to believe in genetics or genetic memory.

Thank you for a fun thought. I will be following you!