Beweis: 8 von 10 Prophezeiungen sind bereits eingetroffen! (Maxim Mankiewicz)

Summary

Host Dominik Kettner interviews author and podcaster Maxim Mankiewicz about historical cycles, geopolitical risks, spirituality, and the prophecies of Bavarian farmer Alois Irlmaier.

Historical Cycles

Mankiewicz applies a “four seasons” metaphor to individuals and societies, drawing on the Strauss–Howe theory of recurring generational cycles. He characterizes the period since 2008 as a societal “winter,” potentially lasting until 2033 or 2035. In his view, crises can clear away outdated structures and create conditions for renewal.

Risks and Economic Forecasts

Mankiewicz links the current period to public debt, the declining share of global reserves held in U.S. dollars, and competition between the United States and China. He speculates that financial stress could combine with conflicts—including the war in Ukraine, tensions involving Iran, or a U.S.–China confrontation—to trigger a wider crisis, possibly between 2027 and 2032. He also raises concerns about oil supplies and disruptions to food and transport.

These are his interpretations and forecasts, not established facts.

Markets

Both men discuss the possibility of a major market downturn. Mankiewicz refers to the inverted yield curve, historical crash patterns, and investors such as Warren Buffett and Michael Burry. He says two people he consulted independently—a psychic and an astrologer—advised him not to buy stocks until around February. He presents this as a reason for caution, while acknowledging that his earlier crash timing did not prove accurate.

Irlmaier’s Prophecies

Mankiewicz says he organized accounts of Alois Irlmaier’s predictions and believes roughly eight of ten signs have already occurred. These include prosperity, declining religious belief and morality, increased immigration, inflation, rising taxes, and the United States pulling back from Europe.

He says Irlmaier also foretold a sudden financial collapse, bank closures, urban unrest, conflict in the Mediterranean, a brief period of darkness, and mass death. Mankiewicz connects some of these claims to present-day events, but the interview does not establish that the prophecies are verified or that the predicted future events will occur.

War and Geopolitics

Drawing on his upbringing in Siberia and Ukraine, Mankiewicz argues that Western audiences may underestimate Russian resolve. He interprets the Ukraine conflict partly through financial and strategic interests, including debt, resources, and military competition, and warns that escalating arms support could increase danger. He also suggests that economic pressures may influence governments’ decisions, though these claims are presented as his analysis.

Personal Response to Uncertainty

Mankiewicz advises viewers not to live in fear. He emphasizes spirituality, self-awareness, and attention to the present, arguing that people should focus on what they can control, limit fear-inducing media, and maintain healthy habits and meaningful relationships. He describes the soul as a steadier guide than the mind’s anxious predictions and closes with the advice not to take oneself too seriously.

Presenters and Contributors

• Dominik Kettner: Host
• Maxim Mankiewicz: Guest