The plot of the book 'Самая темная чаща' (The Darkest Forest) by Liu Cixin revolves around the idea that advanced civilizations in the universe are constantly struggling for existence and survival, and that the development of technology and knowledge is essential for humanity's survival in this struggle. The story takes place in a future world where humans have colonized other planets and formed a galactic empire, but they are facing an existential threat from an alien race known as the "Others. " The Others are a highly advanced and powerful species that have been wiping out entire civilizations across the galaxy, leaving behind only a few scattered remnants of humanity. The protagonist, Yao, is a young man who possesses a unique ability to communicate with the Others through a process called "crisis translation which allows him to understand their language and culture. He becomes the key figure in a desperate attempt to unite humanity against the Others and prevent their extinction. Along the way, he discovers that the Others are not just mindless killers, but rather complex beings with their own motivations and desires, and that their actions are driven by a deep-seated fear of humanity's potential to evolve and advance.

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