Stephen Hawking (This is the most dangerous moment for our planet, 2 December) brought tears to my eyes; of all the articles published since the Brexit and Trump votes, this one, with his insight and suggestions as to how we should act now, is the most compelling. Whatever way people voted, whatever religion or nationality, we need to work together if our world is to survive for our grandchildren and future generations. As a retired GP, despairing about our NHS and wondering how best to act now, I feel inspired to do what I can, even in a small way.
Dr Anthea Kaan
Glenridding, Cumbria
• Stephen Hawking declares himself to be among the “elites” of society and then claims to be a champion of equality. His egalitarianism is superficial but familiar. Among the egalitarian elite, such professions are status markers. Equality is what the better sort of people believe in. It shows one’s superiority but costs nothing. Is it any wonder that anti-elitism thrives together with anti-egalitarianism among Mr Hawking’s inferiors?
Boris DeWiel
Prince George, British Columbia, Canada
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