In this thought-provoking work, Vittorio Messori examines humanity’s obsession with distraction and avoidance of mortality, inviting readers to confront life’s ultimate questions through the lens of Pascal’s Wager. Blending history, psychology, culture, and theology, he explores how society’s denial of death fosters spiritual aimlessness, moral confusion, and a culture of escapism. Drawing on philosophy, Scripture, and Christian tradition, Messori highlights the dignity of the human person, the uniqueness of Christian hope, and the necessity of choosing life over despair. These pages challenge, inspire, and equip you to find meaning, embrace faith, and live with purpose now and in eternity.