Monthly Archives: August 2019

Hitch 22, by Christopher Hitchens

Posted on August 27, 2019 by Francesc Rodríguez Tous

“The man had more wit, style, and substance than a few civilisations I can name” (Sam Harris remembering to Christopher Hitchens) I don’t think I have ever read an autobiography (or memoirs, which is more precise in this case) in … Continue reading →

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Leaving the LibDems

Posted on August 20, 2019 by Francesc Rodríguez Tous

After the Brexit referendum, back in June 2016–I remember the moment when I realised that Leave was going to win: I was in a restaurant in Lima, Peru, with my wife’s family, following the news thanks to their Wi-Fi–I felt … Continue reading →

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Free will

Posted on August 9, 2019 by Francesc Rodríguez Tous

“Do you believe in free will?” “Yes, I have no choice” Christopher Hitchens What is free will? Free will is the ability to choose between different courses of action unimpeded (wikipedia). But what does it mean to be unimpeded? Unimpeded … Continue reading →

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