I'd like some feedback on an idea of mine. As some of you know, I'm thinking of resuming my public speaking efforts. This would involve leading workshops such as Intro to Permaculture, Intro to Climate Change, Intro to Peak Oil, etc. As a side project, though, I'm also considering a talk, or a series of talks, called "Forbidden Philosophies" or something similar.

"Forbidden Philosophies" would explore several perspectives that are currently either taboo or looked down upon in our society. Current topics include:

* Anarchism. What does the A word really mean? Would "non-hierarchy" lead to social upheaval, or would it give people more freedom?
* Polyamory. What is polyamory? Does sharing intimacy with multiple partners ruin the integrity of all relationships, or can some people find true love with more than one person?
* Magic. What is magic? Is it real or imaginary? If it's real, how does it work, and why don't we see people getting turned into toads?
* Naturism (aka Nudism). Why do some people want to walk around naked? Should people be allowed to be naked in public?

Of course, there are plenty of other "forbidden philosophies" out there. But these are some of the ones that I actually believe in. Therefore, I always enjoy sparking public dialog about them.

So, what do you think? Does this sound like a good series? I know that it may alienate some of the people who would like me to stick to eco advocacy, but then again, it may also spark some dialog with people who aren't really into hugging trees. If other people think that these are topics that might actually spark some interest in the community, then I'll be happy and eager to organize a series. Who knows... maybe I could even wrap up the series with a debate between myself and a staunch conservative who thinks that all of these ideas are the work of the devil... :)

Let me know what you think. In the meantime, if you want to talk about any of these topics themselves rather than the series as a whole, you know where to find me... :) Either way, it should be a good dialog...