Examples Of Technology In Fahrenheit 451

The world that we know is getting more complex, and since technology is advancing, it is making us as a society more dependent on it. Most things nowadays can be conquered by using technology. If you have a question, you can Google it and get the answer in seconds. When you don't want to walk, you can call a lyft, and if you don't have cash, you can use your phone to pay. All of these are examples of how technology has made things easier for us. And, because we've grown accustomed to the benefits of technology, I believe we always want things to be easier and more effective, rather than minimizing people's need to work and think; these mindless practices can sometimes cause us to lose sight of the real world.We lose sight of our relationships

Although socialization is one of the most important parts of life, it is not accepted in the society of "Fahrenheit 451." In Montag’s world, their futuristic devices have contributed to the lack of face-to-face, genuine conversations. Modern technology has even affected his relationship with his wife. Mildred is too caught up with entertainment, so Montag never gets to properly talk to her. Soon, Montag recognizes that his wife is more of a stranger to him, so he decides to ask her a sincere question. "The first time we ever met, where was it, and when? ‘I don’t know,’ she said" (Bradbury 40). In this moment, Montag realized that he didn’t know anyone in this world, let alone his own wife. When Clarisee McLellen, an important character in the novel, informs Montag of her knowledge, she says, "The real reason might be that they didn’t want people sitting like that, doing nothing, rocking, talking; that was the wrong kind of social life" (Bradbury 60). When Clarisse mentions "they,", she is talking about a higher authority, like the government, who didn't want people to find joy in talking with others. This was most likely the reason that they burned books. They didn't want people to broaden their horizons because it would give them something to talk

Iso became the standard in Montag’s world. Making conversation and asking questions was not entirely accepted. Most people who wanted to learn real knowledge from books were shut out of society. They were viewed as dangerous and too intellectual for their world. In some ways, our world is very similar to the "Fahrenheit 451" environment. Although human communication is a very crucial skill, it is something that the story lacks. With new technology and entertainment evolving, I see how Bradbury predicted a future in which we become more involved with the digital world, becoming more and more distant from reality. I believe that Fahrenheit 451 is Bradbury's message to humanity, stressing the importance of knowledge and identity in a society that can be easily corrupted by censorship, and technology, both of which were designed to distract us from the realities of our