Vincenzo Latronico

The podcast features Italian novelist Vincenzo Latronico discussing themes from his novel *Perfection* and his essay "Order Prevails in Berlin." Latronico explores gentrification, memory, and building a life in a constantly changing city, drawing from his experiences in Milan and Berlin. He reflects on the impact of digital technologies on modern life, including the homogenization of culture and the loss of mystery due to optimization. Latronico also discusses his creative process, the influence of writers like Georges Perec and Kyle Chayka, and the challenges of representing contemporary life in fiction. The conversation touches on national identity, the sense of belonging, and the socio-political implications of housing as a diminishing right.