Introduction to the Notion of Three Aspects of Reality on Earth: Psychologic, Biologic and Inanimate: Part 1: An Imaginary Conversation between Freud and Einstein in the Elysian Fields

Caveat: This dialogue did not and could not have taken place during Freud's and Einstein's lifetime. Following a visit by Einstein, Freud is reported to have said, “He understands as much about psychology as I do about physics, so we had a very pleasant talk.” In fact, the vast field of biology stands between physics and psychology more as an obstacle than as a catalyst. The three realms of reality, namely, the inanimate physics, the biosphere, and psychology, remain divided by deep chasms of ignorance. Deepest is that about the birth of life on Earth, which thereby contributes to the creation of the need for vicarious interpretations of the world.

Freud: Albert, we should be resting in our laurels, our names linked with original and momentous theories, if I may brag about it myself. Yet we plod along, perhaps sustained by a retinue of faithful followers.

Einstein: Yes, Sigmund, some people are like that, they can never retire their minds. After all, whatever ingenious genie got us to this point is still with us. Some people revere me on faith alone, however, because they do not have the faintest idea of what I am talking about. At least I do not have the detractors that you have against you and psychoanalysis. Your critics seem to outnumber your followers, if you forgive my saying it. At the

same time, this may be a sign of the strength of your theory, the power of psychoanalysis, as opposed to the blank reception that I receive with my theory of relativity.

Freud: Yes, yes, blank reception is sad enough, but, do not tell anybody, I too love to be loved, when instead I have to pretend that I can take rejection. My patients and supporters more than made up for it. I also understand why people reject psychoanalysis with its revelation of the unconscious and sexuality. Psychoanalytic interpretations touch on intimately personal chords, and people need to exercise their options. It is important for people to be able to assert themselves. Saying “no” is a sign of relativ