Become an Undercurrents member! One payment, membership for life: https://www.undercurrents.co.za/00:00 Introduction to Operation Fromage02:27 The State of Natal: Beauty and Challenges05:16 The Cycle of Political Extraction in Africa07:49 Democracy and Patronage: A Flawed System10:30 Libertarianism vs. Libertinism: A Personal Journey13:03 The Role of Responsibility in Society15:33 Human Rights and the Dilemma of Freedom18:26 Addiction and Recovery: A Personal Perspective21:03 The Debate on Drug Policy: Legalization vs. Prohibition34:17 Cultural Perspectives on Substance Use34:43 The Role of Addiction in Society36:06 Spiritual Malaise and Meaninglessness38:29 The Importance of Family and Community43:11 Critique of the Welfare State44:22 The Impact of Fatherhood on Society46:17 Navigating Employment Challenges57:38 The South Africanization of the West