The first event of Oxford Think Week was tonight. I made the pilgrimage to Corpus Christi College (the one with the moon dial on the sundial) and was one of about 50 people there. Guided to the 'new auditorium', I was surprised to find that 'new' didn't mean 1450 AD!). Hopefully I will write more about the event soon. It reminded me why I am not a graduate of Oxford University. Some of the questions from the students were brilliant and a little difficult to comprehend (although perhaps a little rambling - but they are young!). Presumably they understood their own questions, because the panel answered them.
An interesting event anyway! I was most delighted by Baroness Shreela Flather who is a Hindu atheist - and yes, you can be one, as she explained.
Tomorrow evening is the big event. Richard Dawkins and A C Grayling. Sold out (700 tickets), but I should feel honoured to have a ticket for the 'overflow room'. Those who can't be there can see it via Ustream.
Think week
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