
Undisciplined Podcast
In Undisciplined we speak to experts from all fields whose research is exciting and novel. The tone of conversation is relaxed, and is intended to stimulate and intrigue anyone who is interested in learning more about cutting-edge developments, and looking at the world in new ways.
All artwork by MJ du Preez
My book: https://books.aosis.co.za/index.php/ob/catalog/book/319
Nico Buitendag: https://linktr.ee/undisciplined
Latest episodes

Mar 31, 2025 • 58min
Japanese Legal Theory: Tomoo Otaka w/ Derek Robbins
I spoke to Derek Robbins about his translated and edited volume on Tomoo Otaka, a Kyoto legal philosopher.
The book: https://www.peterlang.com/document/1302755
My book: books.aosis.co.za/index.php/ob/catalog/book/319
My profiles: linktr.ee/undisciplined
Art by MJ du Preez

Oct 2, 2024 • 58min
New Legal Persons w/ Visa Kurki
I spoke to Visa Kurki about the new attention paid to legal subjectivity or personhood and its implications for animals, nature, and artificial intelligence.
Visa's website: https://visakurki.net/
My book: books.aosis.co.za/index.php/ob/catalog/book/319
My profiles: linktr.ee/undisciplined
Art by MJ du Preez

Aug 29, 2024 • 56min
Law & Political Economy w/ Sam Moyn
I talk to Samuel Moyn of Yale about Law & Political Economy and the future of legal theory.
Sam's Podcast: https://www.diggingaholepodcast.com/
My book: books.aosis.co.za/index.php/ob/catalog/book/319
My profiles: linktr.ee/undisciplined
Art by MJ du Preez

Apr 15, 2024 • 41min
Liquid Law w/ Andreas Philippopoulos-Mihalopoulos
I speak about water, the law, and social systems to Andreas Philippopoulos-Mihalopoulos: scholar, artist, and uomo universale. His debut novel is available here: https://eris.press/Our-Distance-Became-Water
My book: books.aosis.co.za/index.php/ob/catalog/book/319
My profiles: linktr.ee/undisciplined
Art by MJ du Preez

Mar 17, 2024 • 1h 3min
Interweaving Deleuze & Luhmann w/ Hannah Richter
Hannah Richter, a Lecturer in politics at the University of Sussex, dives into her compelling book, "The Politics of Orientation: Deleuze Meets Luhmann." She explores how Deleuze and Luhmann's ideas illuminate contemporary political turbulence, including populism and misinformation. Richter connects their theories to today's complex challenges, offering fresh insights into societal control and political strategies, particularly in the age of digital media. The conversation also reflects on indigenous perspectives in relation to the Anthropocene, enriching the discourse on ecological understanding.

Nov 21, 2023 • 50min
Critical International Law w/ David Kennedy & Martti Koskenniemi
I speak to David Kennedy & Martti Koskenniemi about their new co-authored book, "Of Law and the World: Critical Conversations on Power, History, and Political Economy" from Harvard University Press.
The book: https://www.hup.harvard.edu/catalog.php?isbn=9780674290785
My book: books.aosis.co.za/index.php/ob/catalog/book/319
My profiles: linktr.ee/undisciplined
Art by MJ du Preez
Music by Graeda

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Jul 19, 2023 • 53min
Deleuze: Desiring Anarchy w/ Chantelle Gray
Chantelle Gray, a Professor at Northwest University and author of "Anarchism After Deleuze and Guadagni, Fabulating Futures," dives into the intersections of anarchism and the philosophies of Deleuze and Guattari. She discusses challenging statist realism and the superficiality of political change while advocating for deep societal transformation. The conversation touches on reimagining care in a digitized world and emphasizes the importance of community in resisting state and capitalist influences. Exciting new philosophical endeavors also pave the way for future explorations.

May 3, 2023 • 40min
Hans Kelsen's Life & Work w/ Lars Vinx
I speak to Lars Vinx of Cambridge University about the life and work of Hans Kelsen, his debate with Carl Schmitt, and the legacy of his work. This episode also marks the crowning of our Reading Series on the Pure Theory of Law.
My book: https://books.aosis.co.za/index.php/ob/catalog/book/319
My profiles: linktr.ee/undisciplined
Art by MJ du Preez

Apr 20, 2023 • 19min
URS: Pure Theory of Law Ch.8
In the first season of the Undisciplined Reading Series, we read Hans Kelsen's Pure Theory of Law. In this episode, we discuss Chapter 8, "Interpretation", from that book.
My book: books.aosis.co.za/index.php/ob/catalog/book/319

Apr 5, 2023 • 25min
URS: Pure Theory of Law Ch.7
In the first season of the Undisciplined Reading Series, we read Hans Kelsen's Pure Theory of Law. In this episode, we discuss Chapter 7, "State and International Law", from that book.
My book: books.aosis.co.za/index.php/ob/catalog/book/319
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