Problem
Collapse of belief systems
Other Names:
Collapse of cultural dreams Incidence:
The USA once had a dream of saving the world and making it safe for democracy. England saw itself as the great civilizer of humanity. But the hopes they had were shattered beyond repair in numerous major world events. A key event has been the demoralizing war in Vietnam.Psychiatrists in the former DDR, reported that post-communist depression was rife. They describe the main psychological problem as "angst of character", with headaches, stomach pains and sleeping disorders as its principal physical symptoms. It seems that whereas existence under the old system was all predictable and futile, today life seems full of uncertainties. Former secret service agents and the old communist guard are the worst affected, popularly despised and tormented by the questions: "How could the leaders do this ? And why did we believe "?
Broader Problems:
Rapidly changing culturesTrivialization of human creativity Narrower Problems:
Theological collapse Related Problems:
Lack of commitment to common symbols Aggravates:
Forced deprogrammingPsychological conflictCollapse of common valuesResurgence of a new dark ageMarginalization of the inner selfSearch for individualistic meaningInhibition of collectively organized fantastic happenings Reduces:
Group mindIllusion of happiness Subject(s):
→ SystemsCulture → Culture
Individuation → Symbols, myths
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
Problem Type:
F: Fuzzy exceptional problems Date of last update
14.10.2020 – 16:13 CEST