Conscious Caracal

Ep. 63 - The Green Religion | Hügo Krüger

I chat with Hügo Krüger, a South African structural engineer who did his Masters degree in the field of nuclear energy, who currently resides in France, about the green revolution, nuclear energy, climate change, wind and solar power failures, green imperialism, fuel poverty, sustainable/effective energy solutions, why the world is actually underpopulated, and more.

Ep. 62 - Learning a Trade: Sol-Tech's Story | Paul van Deventer

I talk to Paul van Deventer, the Managing Director at Sol-Tech. Sol-Tech is a private Afrikaans vocational training college that offers training in all of the most important trades. We discuss the importance of trades and why there is pride in these industries, Sol-Tech's philosophy, the value of mother tongue education, the state of artisan training in South Africa, and more.

Ep. 61 - The ANC Cargo Cult | Discussion Stream

I discuss the cargo cult phenomenon and how it applies to the ANC, as well as how ritual keeps trumping reality for the Ramaphosa administration in 2021.

Ep. 60 - Building our own Institutions | Guest: Dr Dirk Hermann

In this episode I have a conversation with Dr Dirk Hermann, the CEO of the Solidarity trade union. Hermann completed his doctorate in industrial sociology, with affirmative action as its theme. We will be discussing Solidariteit's new private Afrikaans technical college Sol-Tech, how it was funded, the philosophy behind it, and how building our own institutions is the way forward.

Ep. 59 - Origin myths & saving your community | Guest: Quentin Ferreira

I am joined by clinical psychologist, writer and proud porra, Quentin Ferreira to discuss how his theory of the Eternal Apartheid origin myth can be applicable to United States politics, as well as how origin myths work. Furthermore we discuss how you need to stop trying to save the world, rather save your community first, and how you do that. Lastly, we talk about how to combat nihilism & find meaning.

Ep. 58 - Economic & Political Principles in the Bible | Guest: Russell Lamberti

I am joined by Russell Lamberti, the founder of investment advisory firm ETM Macro Advisors, and the co-author of When Money Destroys Nations, a book about Zimbabwe's hyperinflation crisis. We discuss the economic and political principles found in the Bible and how they can be applicable today.

Ep. 57 - Post-Trump & Post-Liberalism | Guest: Auron MacIntyre

I talk to Auron MacIntyre, a political YouTube commentator with an interest in history, politics & culture. We discuss the world after Donald Trump and the rise of 'Post-Liberal' thought.

Ep. 56 - 2021 Paradigm Shift | Discussion Stream

Just chatting with the live chat.

Ep. 55 - Cape Independence March Review | Guests: Lucas van Vuuren & Robert Duigan

I talk to Lucas van Vuuren, an activist for Cape Independence who was at the march, and Robert Duigan, a political commentator, about the Cape Independence march that took place over the weekend, its attendance, implications and what the future holds.

Ep. 54 - AfriForum’s speech at the UN | Guest: Ernst Roets

I speak to Ernst Roets, Head of Policy and Action at AfriForum, about his speech at the thirteenth United Nations Forum on Minority Issues session. This year’s theme was “Hate Speech, Social Media and Minorities”, therefore Ernst Roets did a presentation via video feed on hate speech against minorities in South Africa. AfriForum has stepped up to take up the fight against hate speech against minorities.
AfriForum is combatting hate speech against minorities in South Africa through various interventions, including research, dialogue, and court battles. Our campaign is also pursued on the international stage through our The World Must Know campaign – in which awareness is raised about the crisis, and international role-players are lobbied to take a public stand on these issues.