The story takes place in a world where human civilization has reached the stars and created a vast interconnected network of space stations and planets called the Citadel. The main character, a young man named Artyom, discovers a hidden underground city beneath the Citadel that holds the key to humanity's survival. The plot of the book is centered around the idea that humanity is facing a great crisis, as the rapid pace of technological progress and the increasing reliance on advanced technology has led to a loss of touch with the natural world and a disconnection from our own humanity. The main character, Artyom, is a young man who has grown up in the Citadel, but has always felt a sense of disconnect from the world around him. He discovers a hidden underground city beneath the Citadel, where he learns about the history of humanity and the true nature of the universe. Through his journey, he comes to understand the importance of studying and understanding the process of technology evolution, and the need for a personal paradigm for perceiving the technological process of developing modern knowledge as the basis for the survival of humanity and the unification of people in a warring state.

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