Carl Jung’s Rorschach Test

“The image – which looked like a strange mix of African art and Keith Haring – was a page from Carl Jung’s long-discussed but only recently published Red Book, a richly illustrated diary that captured Jung’s ‘confrontation with the unconscious’.” Screenwriter Charlie Kaufman looks at the picture and free-associates.

Religious Sacrifice Among Adolescents

“Religious sacrifice, the giving up of temporary gratification in return (perhaps) for future blessings, has existed in rituals since before the dawn of history. And while the notion of human sacrifice has faded, modern sacrifices can still be incredibly profound.” And they are “most visibly demonstrated among the devoutly religious – especially in youth.”

Odds Are Long For Black Actresses, Precious Star Included

“It is a wonder that so many black actresses have waded through this stereotypical muck with their dignity intact. … Gabby Sidibe better enjoy her fame while she can because black actresses never have less than a hard row to hoe. Even if the inner life they bring to characters is as beautiful as they are physically, they have little chance.”