Technology In Fahrenheit 451, By Ray Bradbury

The novel Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury serves as a warning for readers by showing the negative effects technology will have on society if humans continue to rely on it for entertainment, control, and social interactions. Throughout the book, literature is censored and the government sends people a constant stream of hand-picked media for them to watch. This allows the government to choose what the people are being exposed to, and gives them less time to process what they are taking in. There is also no detailed information available to read and think about, restricting people from learning important details they might use to riot and rebel. Similar themes can also be found in the film Wall-e, where humans are addicted to electronics and have

They ignore all surroundings and only focus on the screens right in front of them. This displays the idea in which technology could potentially become so powerful to a point where it controls humans’ lives and they are unable to entertain themselves or socialize. This concept is explored further in articles “Is technology making us less human?” by John Brandon and “Addicted to a Screen? Technology is Dominating Our Lives” by Greg Webb. Both articles discuss how electronics are constantly putting people in isolation from others’ emotions, causing anger and frustration, and can destroy one’s social skills. All of this information serves as a warning to the human population, telling us that technology will eventually take away humans’ skills to think freely and will control peoples’ entire lives if we do not immediately limit

Technology is Dominating Our Lives” by Greg Webb both explain this concept further. In Brandon’s article, he discusses how technology has destroyed people’s social skills and relationships with others. He states, “texting can have a dehumanizing effect” (Brandon). He then speaks about how instant messaging and online communication result in no emotional feedback, which will result in states of depression if used too much. Sadness and feeling upset is mentioned in Webb’s article as well. He explores themes of anger and frustration with others due to addiction to technology. He notes that, “36% of parents argue daily with their child over use of mobile devices” (Webb). This data shows how overuse of the internet and electronics can easily result in mood changes, no matter who you are interacting with. This information serves as a reminder to limit your screen time before you let it control your every