The concept of technology being dangerous is clearly present in Ray Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451 through the use of a variety of electronic devices. The Mechanical Hound, the interactive "parlour walls," and the firemen all are involved in humanity's destruction in different ways. Complacency and a lack of critical thinking are two more characteristics of human nature that contribute to the destruction of these technologies. The risks of censorship and the suppression of ideas are represented by the firemen, who are in charge of burning books and other kinds of knowledge. Because education is restricted and books are prohibited in this society, people lack critical thinking skills and empathy. The firemen's willingness to burn books and homes without hesitation because they believe it is their responsibility to do so shows their lack of humanity. Since they are not allowed to question their superiors' conduct, the firemen also serve as a warning about the dangers of unquestioning loyalty to power. …show more content…
The Hound, which can locate and capture people based on their scent, serves as a reminder of how technology may be used to manipulate and control humans. Due to the Hound's reputation as nearly unbeatable and the society's citizens' fear of it, this technology also shows the risks that come with human dependence on robots. Another piece of technology in Fahrenheit 451 that contributes to humanity's demise is the interactive "parlour walls." These walls serve as entertainment and distraction devices, and they stand in for the risks involved with technology's usage as a tool for social control and manipulation. The walls serve as a distraction from the problems in society that exist, and they prevent people from engaging in critical thought about their