Technology In The Veldt By Ray Bradbury

In many respects technology not only helps us complete tasks, but do them more efficiently. Technology is helpful in nearly every aspect of life, such as commuting to work and completing complex tasks. The artificial intelligence (A.I.) presented in society today and in Ray Bradbury's short story "The Veldt" both illustrate examples of ways in which technology can provide both benefits and detriments.

Within “The Veldt” we see many examples of artificial intelligence from the nursery to the dining room table. These technologies prove helpful and practical in many respects, yet they also show threats to everyday life. This is nearly identical to real life in the workplace. Many of our jobs are heavily reliant on artificial intelligence and other forms of technology to complete tasks. Artificial intelligence is extremely useful in computer processing and in the aid of manufacturing goods effectively while maintaining a steady output of product. Artificial intelligence also helps those with disabilities to be able to live more independently and freely than they would have otherwise. …show more content…
For example, many of the jobs in the car industry once held by people are no longer being worked by people for they have become obsolete. In “The Veldt” the home was equipped with technology to the point that the children disregarded their parents and became incompetent. This is much the same in real life. As we become more and more advanced, we are becoming incompetent and obsolete, for we are unable to complete a task as quickly as artificial intelligence or other robotics could. It is also more cost effective than its human counterpart. This all results in less jobs, less competent people, and more poverty in the