Over the past 50 years, I have accumulated a unique mix of life experiences that, with the help of My Love, I have synergized into a world view and lifestyle that could dramatically increase the chances of survival for our civilization.
My Love and I live on our urban farm, a 6,000 square foot town lot just a few blocks from the Salish Sea, where we grow a lot of food. We are content to be deeply engaged in the thrill of our low carbon, low consumption, carfree, plant based lifestyle as biophiliacs. Still sometimes we also feel a sense of responsibility to share what we have learned with future generations.
So the possibility – although remote – exists, that you might be able to persuade us to speak to your group or organization on a variety of provocative topics:
Why Politicians can’t lead Exploring the limitations of representative democracy
How culture shapes our world A barrier and a catalyst for change
Love is a verb How one simple paradigm shift can change everything in your life
How to control large corporations The reality no one wants to talk about
The Technological Convergence A potentially bright but treacherous future
The Future of Energy Why Solar will out-compete everything else
Urban Farming Why growing even one plant for food can help change your world
Biophilia Why life on earth deserves our respect
Phantom Wealth Counting on the greater fool to secure our future
Climbing the rungs of progress Why we can’t go back
Tribalism Then and now
Paying others to live our lives Specialization drives us to know more and more about less and less until we know almost everything – about almost nothing.
Speaking fees are $500 per event. But to advance the common good one event per month is offered pro bono on a first come first serve basis. So book early.
Virtual events are much preferred to minimize the carbon footprint. But they must facilitate active audience participation.
Format is usually comprised of a 20 minute presentation followed by an extensive Q&A
Cost of travel is not included in the speaking fee and must include carbon offsets.
Over the past 50 years, I have accumulated a unique mix of life experiences that, with the help of My Love, I have synergized into a world view and lifestyle that could dramatically increase the chances of survival for our civilization.