The story takes place in a post-apocalyptic world where human civilization has been destroyed by the invasion and the survivors are struggling to survive. The main character is a young man named Artyom, who is part of a small group of people who have managed to escape the destruction and are now trying to find a way back to Earth. The plot of the book revolves around Artyom's journey as he navigates through the challenges of space travel, encounters new species, and tries to find a way back home. Along the way, he discovers that the aliens who invaded Earth are not just mindless destroyers but have their own motivations and desires, and that there may be a way to coexist with them. The book also explores the theme of technology evolution and how it can be used to help humanity survive in this new world. As the story progresses, Artyom realizes that the only way for humanity to survive is to develop a personal paradigm for perceiving the technological process of developing modern knowledge as the basis for the survival of humanity and the unification of people in a warring state. He comes to understand that the key to survival lies in understanding the process of technology evolution and adapting to it, rather than trying to fight against it.

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