The story takes place in a future where the Earth's resources have been depleted, and humanity has moved to other planets. The protagonist is a young engineer who becomes involved in a project to create a new weapon that can destroy entire planets. The plot of the book "Высокие давления" (High Pressures) revolves around the theme of technological evolution and its impact on human society. Set in a future where the Earth's resources have been depleted, humanity has migrated to other planets, and technology has become the primary driver of progress. The story follows the journey of a young engineer named Alex, who finds himself at the center of a project to develop a new weapon capable of destroying entire planets. As Alex delves deeper into the project, he begins to question the morality of his work and the true cost of technological advancement. The novel explores the idea that technology has become so advanced that it has surpassed human control, leading to a situation where the development of new weapons has become a matter of life and death. The protagonist must navigate this treacherous landscape while trying to maintain his own values and beliefs.

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