The story takes place in a world where all life has been destroyed by a catastrophic event known as the Great Extinction. The protagonist, a young man named Ivan, sets out on a journey to find the last remaining library in order to learn about the pre-extinction world and restore civilization. The book explores themes such as the importance of knowledge, the dangers of unchecked technological progress, and the need for humanity to adapt to changing circumstances. The plot revolves around the main character's quest to understand the past and his realization that the only way to survive in this new world is through the development of a personal paradigm for perceiving the technological process of developing modern knowledge. The book is set in a post-apocalyptic world where all life has been wiped out by a catastrophic event known as the Great Extinction. The protagonist, Ivan, embarks on a journey to find the last remaining library in order to learn about the pre-extinction world and restore civilization. Along the way, he encounters various strange creatures and people who possess different levels of technology and understanding of the world. As Ivan travels, he realizes that the only way to survive in this new world is through the development of a personal paradigm for perceiving the technological process of developing modern knowledge.

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