Chris Waldburger

Facing the Sun

(Don't wear sunscreen.)

Oct 15

26

August 2025

Modern Africa: Time, Loyalty, Identity

The Polish journalist, Ryszard Kapuściński, travelled throughout Africa during the postcolonial period and recorded his insights in the renowned work…

Aug 25

26

5

Carl Jung: Memories, Dreams, Reflections

A third essay for paid subscribers on important cultural and philosophical figures.

Aug 4

8

July 2025

Does Nature Have a Purpose?

The modern scientific mindset is characterized by a hard rejection of Aristotle.

Jul 24

10

Vaccinating Against Life and Youth

The war on the young.

Jul 12

23

2

June 2025

Ride the Tiger

Toward a civilization of anonymous heroes...

Jun 30

6

5

How the New York Times reported on the June 16th Soweto Uprising

Twelve days after the beginning of the uprising, the New York Times’ South African correspondent, Michael Kaufman, after gathering eyewitness reports…

Jun 16

5

Is Diversity Really a Strength?

It turns out that the proverbial melting pot… melts everything.

Jun 9

25

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May 2025

David Lynch, True Detective

This is the first of a series of essays on significant cultural and artistic figures written for paid subscribers.

May 30

11

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Do White South Africans Deserve Refuge?

A people under siege...

May 18

35

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Nietzsche, the Will to Christ, South Africa

I spoke with my friend Ernst van Zyl, the ‘Conscious Caracal’, last night.

May 14

5

The Pope You Never Knew

Final thoughts on Francis.

May 7

12

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