I suspect that almost no one realizes how radical the ideas put forth in my book are going to be. That this suspicion is likely well-founded says a great deal about my character — and about my disposition to politely put my full character out of sight in public, a habit acquired through many years spent in polite society, a habit exactly like the tucking of one’s shirt in before leaving home. I am very practiced in avoiding controversy where I feel it would serve no purpose.
But there comes a time when controversy is required as a tool in encouraging thought. And there are a few other benefits of making oneself controversial as well that interest me, which I leave as an exercise to guess at.
Bring it on.