Collective Unconscious

"Gods are real if you believe in them."

― Mr. Wednesday/Odin (American Gods)

"True, I'm infinite and eternal. But even I was shaped by forces external to me. You know what they are."

― The Presence (DC Comics)

"They made the world that had already been there into his creation. That the only way of making him truly omnipotent. Indeed. That god was artificially made as an answer to the hopes and dreams of mankind. A construct of blind obsession and faith that would be responsible for all creation. The power of God is just the undiluted hope of mankind. So potent is plunged us from the divine to the demonic."

― Explanation of the Nature of God (Tokyo Babel)

The power to represent the collective unconscious will. Variation of Concept Embodiment.

Also Called[]

Collective Subconscious/Unconsciousness
Ethernet/Internet/Network/Web of Minds
The Collective Will
Unconscious Collective/Unity

Fiction-Specific Terms[]

Forces External (DC Comics)
Noossphere (Philosophy)
The Counter Force (TYPE-MOON)

Capabilities[]

The user is the collective unconscious will of that embodies all that thing's unconscious thoughts and desires and act as an impartial executor of its will. The collective unconscious is a shared layer of the unconscious mind that transcends individual experience, containing archetypes, symbols, and universal patterns inherent to all humanity. Unlike personal unconsciousness, which consists of repressed memories and personal experiences, the collective unconscious is thought to be inherited and universal, forming a foundational aspects of human psychology.

This unconscious realm is populated by archetypes, recurring symbols and motifs found in myths, dreams, and cultural narratives that the user influences. Examples include the Hero, the The Great Mother, and the Shadow, which represent universal aspects of human experience. These archetypes emerge across cultures and time periods, suggesting a shared psychological blueprint among humans. Some believed these elements shape behavior, influence creativity, and provide a framework for understanding life.

The collective unconscious also includes the instinctual drives and inherited wisdom of humanity. It serves as a reservoir of primal knowledge, encoded through evolution, that guides behavior and decision-making. For example, the collective unconscious might influence innate fears (like fear of snakes) or predispositions toward specific social behaviors. This layer of the mind operates beneath conscious awareness, subtly shaping thoughts, feelings, and actions.

The collective unconscious connects individuals to a shared psychological and cultural heritage, uniting humanity through common experiences and symbols, It plays a critical role in understanding the universal aspects of human nature, serving as a bridge between individual consciousness and the broader human experience.