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He emphasized that humility in intellectual pursuits is essential, especially when grappling with the universe’s vastness and their indifference to human life. Recognizing that we can never fully understand all facets of reality should instill skepticism about absolute claims, whether religious or scientific. Hitchens was open about his vanity but insisted that true humility in intellectual matters requires accepting the universe’s indifference and acknowledging our ignorance.