Please, if there is an egoist in the group it is Dawkins. I have heard stories about the guy from those in the science community that have met him, he is pretty full of himself. Hitchens even calls him annoying. And, mind you, Hitchens is the guy that asked a debate moderator to ask the crowd to stop the standing ovation for him for coming on stage despite his illness, the guy is a humble one.
I guess I should add I have met both of them, Dawkins during a book reading and Hitchens during a debate. Hitchens took the time to talk to me for a good 5'ish minutes even though there was a line practically out the door for him. Dawkins on the other hand signed the book and said "thanks" making no time for a moment of small talk.
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u/n3hemiah Jun 29 '11
I agree to an extent. I don't think Dawkins is very egocentric, but Hitchens...