The book "Тайны пропавших экспедиций" (The Secrets of Missing Expeditions) by Victor Pelevin tells the story of a group of scientists who embark on a journey to explore the mysterious disappearance of several expeditions that have vanished without a trace over the years. The team, led by the protagonist, a young and ambitious researcher named Artyom, discovers a hidden underground laboratory where they uncover clues that suggest the expeditions were not just lost, but rather, they were deliberately removed from history. As they delve deeper into the mystery, they realize that the missing expeditions hold the key to understanding the evolution of technology and its impact on human society. The book explores the idea that technology has evolved at an exponential rate, leading to a point where it is now impossible to keep up with the pace of innovation. This rapid evolution has created a rift between those who understand and can utilize technology and those who cannot, causing a divide in society that threatens the survival of humanity. The team must navigate this treacherous landscape, confronting their own biases and limitations as they work together to unravel the secrets of the missing expeditions. Along the way, they encounter strange creatures and unexpected allies, each one revealing a piece of the puzzle that helps them understand the true nature of technology and its role in shaping our world. As the story unfolds, the team realizes that the missing expeditions are not just random events, but rather, they are part of a larger plan to control the flow of information and knowledge.

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