Baturin. Book Description: Наука о боли (The Science of Pain) by Yuriy K. Baturin is a thought-provoking novel that delves into the concept of pain and its impact on human existence. The story follows the protagonist, a young man named Ivan, who finds himself caught in a world where technology has advanced to the point of near-singularity, and humans have become mere appendages to machines. As Ivan navigates this dystopian landscape, he discovers that the only way to survive is to develop a personal paradigm for understanding the technological process of developing modern knowledge. This paradigm becomes the key to unlocking the secrets of pain and finding meaning in a world that seems devoid of it. The plot of the book is divided into three main parts: Part 1: The Emergence of Pain In the first part of the book, the reader is introduced to Ivan, a young man living in a world where technology has consumed all aspects of life. He is struggling to find his place in society and understand the purpose of his existence. As he navigates this futuristic world, he begins to experience pain like never before, and he realizes that pain is not just a physical sensation but a multidimensional phenomenon that affects every aspect of human life.

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