The new book of the philosopher Alexander Sekatsky includes articles and essays of recent years published in the magazines "Critical Mass," "Session," "Petersburg on Nevsky," "City" and selected for this publication by the author himself. Each of the four sections of the book gives an idea of ​ ​ one of the facets of Alexander Sekatsky's always unpredictable creative search. "Research" is a sharp, controversial, daring and provocative book that develops a wide range of topics, from metaphysical issues to the problems of modern cinema and youth culture.