The novel is set in a post-apocalyptic world where humanity has been destroyed by a global catastrophe. The protagonist, a young man named Ivan, embarks on a journey to find the last remaining libraries and save the knowledge of the past. Along the way, he discovers that the only hope for humanity's survival lies in the development of a new technological paradigm based on the principles of unity and cooperation. The story explores themes of technology, evolution, and the importance of understanding the process of technological progress in order to ensure the survival of humanity.

''