David's message is down to earth and at the same time, upbeat. He talks about alternatives that are compelling because the conditions that create and support our current lifestyle are changing. He also plays music (humorous songs), shows slides and occasionally shows clips of films that he has produced. Finding Real Wealth in a Sustainable Lifestyle
17 assets we can invest in to build immunity to overconsumption, including stronger social bonds, preventive approaches to health, time abundance, great design, re-connection with nature, policy innovations, and neighborhoods-on-purpose. Powerpoint presentation.
Affluenza, the All-Consuming Epidemic
How America's obsession with material wealth results in debilitating symptoms like a Rash of Bankruptcies, the Stress of Excess, Community Chills, Resource Exhaustion, Family Convulsions, Chronic Congestion, and an Ache for Meaninig. Includes audience participation, a film clip, and music.
What Makes a Neighborhood Great?
A discussion of the benefits of lively, sustainable neighborhoods, illustrated by a film clip and slides of cohousing, new urbanist neighborhoods, and intentional "remodeling" of existing neighborhoods, using principles presented in the book Superbia!
The Zen of Gardening
Slideshow illustrating tools, tips and techniques of organic gardening, including Permaculture, Biointensive, and Biodynamic methods. Draws from 30 years of hands-on experience as well as in-depth research at America's best farms and gardens.