Hitchens of course but not to chat. He could be a sexist bastard but sexy as all hell...................well, not so much at the end!

The votes are in Ladies and Gentlemen! In terms of whom you would like to sit down with if you could. In 4th place, the well-respected philosopher and neuroscientist, Sam Harris. Just ahead of him in 3rd position, the highly intellectual philosopher and cognitive scientist, Daniel Dennett. In 2nd place, one of the most celebrated and renowned evolutionary biologists of our time, Richard Dawkins. And as decided by you, in 1st place with nearly 50% of the votes, the brilliantly articulated journalist and fierce religious critic, the late and great Christopher Hitchens!

They are equal in their ways of contribution. I have listened to hundreds of hours of each.

I want to meet Professor Richard Dawkins.

Huge thanks all to those who’ve commented and voted. The response so far has been great! I’ve decided to let the poll run for a week to give those who haven’t voted yet a chance to do so. Thereafter I will be revealing your favourite horseman, and it may not be who you’d expect, or then again it just might be. Either way, make sure to get in and cast your vote! And feel free to like or post a comment.

Dennett because he's thoughtful. Dawkins would be next- he, too, is thoughtful, but he's been carrying the standard so long he could be edgy, with good reason. Now that I've experienced the video again, I have to point out the civility of all, but especially the diplomacy of Dawkins. He chooses when to speak, leaving the others more opportunities. What a bunch- thanks for bringing this back for us.

Did choose the Hitchmiester but I hesitated as it could well be Dawky

George Carlin

One of Sam's best summaries:

The full "debate." Craig is a great example of intlelligence without reasonable focus.

I chose Dennett because of his way of thinking. I do not as some do find Dawkins as harsh but I do find Harris a little to deep for my taste. Hitchens would have been fun to sit at the bar with.

What a great session. Though Dennett didn’t shine as much as he usually does in his recorded lectures.

You should have put a "none of the above" choice.

I've hung out with Dawkins a couple of times.. a little too reserved for me. But I know, he has that reputation to uphold, and it's not like we were old friends or anything. But the Hitch and I could have sat down with a bottle of JW Black after a brief introduction and have a great time I'm sure..

Seen all of Hitchen's debates

That's a tough one. I voted Dennett because I have a lot of respect for the thoughtfulness with which he approaches issues. However, they would all be fun to chat with. Listed in order, it would be:

Dennett
Hitchens
Dawkins
Harris

I would also love to have a session with several others.

None of the above.

I can’t pick. Any choice would be fine.