In C.G. Jung's work, "The Undiscovered Self," he discusses the phenomenon of mass-mindedness, highlighting how large groups can lead individuals to lose their unique identities. Scientific rationalism plays a significant role in this process, as it diminishes the individual’s sense of dignity and reduces him to a mere statistic. In the eyes of society, individuals become interchangeable units, stripped of their personal significance. This perspective suggests that, rationally observed, what remains of individual worth seems almost absurd.

The loss of individuality underlines a deeper concern about how society values people. As people blend into the masses, their unique qualities are overshadowed, leading to a sense of worthlessness in a broader context. Jung implies that this trend toward uniformity challenges the inherent value and meaning of each person. Ultimately, his analysis calls for a reevaluation of how we view individuality in a mechanized and rationalized world.