Technology: The Double-Edged Sword
In Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury, the cause of conflict seems to be split between excessive and powerful technology, and extreme censorship by those in charge. Though censorship is an important theme in this story, technology is ultimately the root of the problem. Technology is a true double-edged sword. At the same time that it resolves problems, it also creates new problems. With not so far advanced technology, the solutions are small and the consequences are few. With more powerful technology, the solutions are a multitude, but the dangers are more pressing. In Fahrenheit 451, when a mechanical hound threatens and "[reacts] toward [Montag]", the dangerous power of highly advanced technology comes to light
In Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury, the cause of conflict seems to be split between excessive and powerful technology, and extreme censorship by those in charge. Though censorship is an important theme in this story, technology is ultimately the root of the problem. Technology is a true double-edged sword. At the same time that it resolves problems, it also creates new problems. With not so far advanced technology, the solutions are small and the consequences are few. With more powerful technology, the solutions are a multitude, but the dangers are more pressing. In Fahrenheit 451, when a mechanical hound threatens and "[reacts] toward [Montag]", the dangerous power of highly advanced technology comes to light