We live in a post-truth era, when techniques for manipulating our minds have reached an unprecedented level. Under the guise of all kinds of shows and materials in the media, politician-marketers sell the public wars, terrorism, enemies, threats, blood, dirt, uncertainty, and a sense of greatness all at once. In the space of post-truth, everyone can find facts that will support any hypothesis and any worldview.
Andrei Movchan is one of the most famous and experienced top managers on the Russian financial market. In the book, he provides a balanced assessment of important events in Russia and the world over the past few years. His opinion sounds harsh and uncompromising—but that is the central message of the author: by learning to listen to and adequately evaluate other people’s uncomfortable or incomprehensible opinions, we’ll be able to push through the noise of information and live consciously.