The main character is a young man who has been trained in a special school for future engineers, where he learns to create new technologies and inventions that will help restore the world after the disaster. The book "Шаги в темноте" (Steps in the Darkness) by Александр Конторович is a gripping science fiction novel that delves into the post-apocalyptic world where humanity is struggling to survive after a global catastrophe. The story follows the journey of a young protagonist, who has been trained in a special school for future engineers, tasked with creating new technologies and inventions to restore the world to its former glory. As the protagonist navigates this dangerous and uncertain landscape, he realizes the importance of understanding the process of technology evolution and developing a personal paradigm for perceiving the technological advancements of modern knowledge. This paradigm becomes the basis for the survival of humanity and the unification of people in a warring state. The plot revolves around the protagonist's journey as he faces numerous challenges and obstacles in his quest to rebuild the world. He discovers that the only way to achieve this goal is by embracing the power of technology and harnessing it to create innovative solutions to the problems faced by humanity.

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