Polemicist, orator and fearless social critic Christopher Hitchens brought a unique combination of wit and eloquence to his dangerous ideas. Public conversations that challenged the orthodox and discussed the undiscussable were a specialty and his opening speech at the first Festival of Dangerous Ideas was no exception. To celebrate the importance of dangerous ideas, we inaugurate ‘The Hitch’. Christopher’s good friend, Stephen Fry, delivered a special keynote oration – a masterclass on the lost art of fabulous disagreement.

This talk was recorded live on stage at the Sydney Town Hall as part of the Festival of Dangerous Ideas 2018.

Polemicist, orator and fearless social critic Christopher Hitchens brought a unique combination of wit and eloquence to his dangerous ideas. Public conversations that challenged the orthodox and discussed the undiscussable were a specialty and his opening speech at the first Festival of Dangerous Ideas was no exception. To celebrate the importance of dangerous ideas, we inaugurate ‘The Hitch’. Christopher’s good friend, Stephen Fry, delivered a special keynote oration – a masterclass on the lost art of fabulous disagreement.<br><br>This talk was recorded live on stage at the Sydney Town Hall as part of the Festival of Dangerous Ideas 2018.

An initiative of UNSW Sydney, the Centre for Ideas is a thought-provoking program of events and digital content from the globe's leading thinkers, authors and artists.

<p>An initiative of UNSW Sydney, the Centre for Ideas is a thought-provoking program of events and digital content from the globe's leading thinkers, authors and artists.</p>

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