Society demonstrates through science fiction movies and writing their trepidation at technological advancements in the future. Using the short story “Harrison Bergeson”, Kurt Vonnegut JR illustrates how, in the future, humanity will become controlled by technology; however, there will always be those who resist in the hopes of freedom. Furthermore, the government emphasizes its control over the people by the use of handicaps that are “required by law to wear at all times” and would “send out some sharp noise” (Vonnegut). By using these sharp noises, the government elucidates their control over the people by keeping them all equal while certain individuals are still above the rest. However, while the government is suppressing most of society,
