Nothing Is True and Everything Is Possible: The Surreal Heart of the New Russia

Peter Pomerantsev is a renowned British author, broadcaster, and senior fellow at the Agora Institute at Johns Hopkins University. He was born in Kiev, Ukraine, but moved to the UK in his early childhood. Pomerantsev attended the London School of Economics and Political Science, where he earned his degree in government and sociology. His diverse background ranges from consulting for the European Union and World Bank on development projects to producing films for British television. As an accomplished author, Pomerantsev is best known for his compelling writings on 21st-century propaganda, digital media, and Russian policy. His critically acclaimed books, "Nothing is True and Everything is Possible" and "This Is Not Propaganda", offer insightful analysis of the disinformation age, earning him several prestigious awards, including the Royal Society of Literature's Ondaatje Prize. Pomerantsev also has significant experience in the media and production industry. He spent nine years at the cutting edge of reality television production, during which he traversed the industry from behind the scenes of dating shows to extreme expeditions documentaries. His in-depth understanding of the media landscape and insightful perspectives on contemporary propaganda mechanisms have enabled him to leave an indelible mark on the media and literary worlds.