The story takes place in a post-apocalyptic world where humanity has been divided into two camps: those who live in the city and those who live in the countryside. The main character, a young man named Artyom, lives in the countryside and dreams of becoming a member of the elite group of scientists who have developed a new technology that can change the course of history. The plot of the book revolves around the theme of technology evolution and its impact on society. The author explores how technology can be used to control and manipulate people, and how it can lead to a loss of individual freedom and autonomy. The book also touches on the idea of a personal paradigm for perceiving the technological process of developing modern knowledge as the basis for survival of humanity and the survival of the unification of people in a warring state. The story begins with the introduction of the protagonist, Artyom, who is a young man living in a small village on the outskirts of a post-apocalyptic city. He spends his days working in the fields and dreaming of one day joining the prestigious scientific community that rules the city from afar. One day, he receives an invitation to join the elite group of scientists, and he sees this as an opportunity to finally achieve his dreams. However, upon arrival, he realizes that the community is not what it seems and that there are dark secrets lurking beneath the surface.

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