As a professional speaker and specialist in how people think and make decisions, I have given considerable thought to my Peak Oil presentations and how to have people consider the message. Too gentle, and people don't think they need to be concerned. But too strong, and people will just tune you out.

One way is to use satire, and let people reach their own conclusions. A part of my presentation where I do a characterization is now on YouTube:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FWdbpHDT75g

In this segment, "Bill the stock broker" explains why we don't have to worry, while "Einstein" provides commentary.

Randy Park
www.EnergyPredicament.com