Freud and Jung believed fairy tales weren't just entertainment, they were instructions for being human: a map of the subconscious drawn in the form of witches and wolves and forbidden doors. In these tales, evil witches eat orphans, wolves act as sexual predators, and birds peck out the eyes of Cinderella's sisters.

The uncaring mother. The flood. The house you shouldn't enter. These archetypes appear not only in fairy tales, but also in our nightmares, superstitions and doodles. Does this stubborn persistence of archetypes indicate that we are still driven by the same fears as our predecessors?

In this Olio, Dina Odnopozova (PhD Yale, professor at Baruch) will draw on Freud, Jung, and Maria Tatar to explore why humans have been dreaming the same dreams for centuries.

Evening Flow

7:00 PM – Doors open. Settle in, grab a drink, and meet a friend.
7:30 PM – The Olio begins: an intimate, interactive lecture and guided exploration.
8:30 PM – Instead of a traditional Q&A, we shift into a social experience—discussing ideas with others in the room while the teacher joins and floats between conversations.
10:00 PM - Last call at the bar and we'll start to wind down the evening.

What Is an Olio?

Think Olio is an ongoing experiment in lifelong learning. We are a community of open-minded people who gather to exchange ideas with new friends and connect over art, literature, and philosophy.

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Our $25 membership gives you two events for the price of one!

An Olio is what we call the social learning events we’ve been organizing since 2015. A blend between a lecture and a house party, Olios are led by a teacher who loves sharing their passions and the room is filled with curious, open-minded New Yorkers.

Our goal is to spark new perspectives, ignite curiosity, and enjoy ourselves socially—an alternative to typical nightlife options.

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Photo by Zhi-Da Zhong

Freud, Jung & Fairy Tales: Why We Keep Dreaming the Same Stories

Freud, Jung & Fairy Tales: Why We Keep Dreaming the Same Stories