Ezio Mauro is an Italian journalist whose work primarily focuses on the post-Soviet space. He covered pivotal events from Moscow during the Perestroika era for La Repubblica. His reporting is distinguished by a deep understanding of complex social and political transformations. Mauro offers readers insight into periods of transition and their impact, characterized by journalistic precision and analytical depth.
This book explores the chaotic state of our contemporary world, likening it to an open sea without direction or stability. It argues for a radical revision of democratic principles and social values, as existing ideologies fail to address our interconnected crises. The author emphasizes our existence in a transitional phase, akin to Babel, marked by uncertainty and randomness.