What if Christopher Hitchens were alive?

If Christopher Hitchens were still alive, he likely would have been vocal and critical in today's cultural and political discourse. According to Sam Harris, Hitchens would have been challenging both the right-wing extremism and what is perceived as the excesses of wokeness. Harris believes that Hitchens would have remained a central figure in cultural discussions, debunking the notion that he might have supported Trump, maintaining a critical stance against both sides of the political spectrum 1.

In terms of adapting to modern communication platforms like social media, there’s a suggestion that Hitchens would have struggled somewhat due to his old-fashioned preferences for literature and slower forms of communication. His adaptation to new technologies would likely have been reluctant 1.

Overall, Hitchens' presence would have added a rich, critical, and nuanced voice to current debates, continuing his legacy of challenging mainstream and extremist viewpoints alike.