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He argued that these phenomena deserve open-minded investigation, akin to observing that the moon isn’t made of green cheese—an unprovable hypothesis based only on ignorance. Ignoring reports of paranormal activity, he maintained, is a form of intellectual snobbery that dismisses vast human experiences. He called for humility and curiosity—a willingness to explore rather than dismiss unexplained phenomena outright.
A Call for Open-Minded Inquiry
Hitchens's critique extended to the broader scientific community's attitude towards phenomena that have persisted throughout human history. These experiences, he insisted, are part of the human condition, documented across all societies and epochs, yet are systematically ignored or ridiculed.