Note from Scradge1 :
If you can, give yourself 10 minutes to watch this video.
The long serving Kremlin propagandist Peter Hitchens had a brother; Christopher, who unfortunately died in 2011. He was everything his brother isn’t : honest, compassionate and principled. His friends at Oxford University have brilliantly used AI to speak his words as if he were here today. The voice and the opinions are absolutely note-perfect.
It’s hard to imagine a better put down of kremkrapper lies than this:
Christopher Hitchens Resurrected
@HitchResurrected
What would Christopher Hitchens say about Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine? In this satirical reimagining, Hitchens delivers a searing indictment of Russia’s genocidal war, the collapse of Western courage, and the intellectual cowardice that enabled it.
From his imagined vantage point, Hitchens tears apart the excuses of “realists,” the moral bankruptcy of both the far left and the MAGA right, and the hypocrisy of Western governments more concerned with gas prices than genocide. He skewers Putin’s fascism, the propaganda of dehumanization, and the feckless responses that betrayed Ukraine in its darkest hour.
Join us as we explore how Hitchens’ uncompromising defence of democracy and freedom might confront Russia’s crimes—and expose the cowardice of those who still make excuses for them.
I thought this recreation of Christopher was awesome. I watched it twice. If you wanted justification for the benefits of using AI, this is surely it.
From the “about us” section of the site:
“What would Christopher Hitchens have to say about current events? Welcome to a unique thought experiment: what if the sharpest voices of the past could weigh in on today’s debates? This channel explores that idea by recreating a satirical, AI-generated version of Hitchens, one of the most formidable public intellectuals of our time. Inspired by the tradition here at Oxford of inquiry/debate, it’s a labor of love by admirers wondering how his wit might respond to modern issues. But let’s be clear: this is not real, is not endorsed by Hitchens’ estate, and doesn’t represent the views of Oxford University. What you see and hear is parody—an educational, entertaining caricature powered by AI and crafted with respect for his legacy. Our goal is to imagine, not resurrect—blending technology, history, and satire to spark dialogue. If you enjoy sharp commentary, provocative ideas, and irreverence, you’ve found your home. Subscribe and join us as we reimagine the voices of reason for today.”
“You either stand with Ukraine, or you stand with fascism.”
I wish Chris was here to deliver that simple message to Krasnov and the arseholes in his rotten putlerist regime.