Is Ray Bradbury a technophobe

Answer 1

I get the impression that he is comfortable with it, however has a good appreciation of where it can go wrong. There's a few stories from the 'Illustrated Man' that I recall. There's one where a spaceship blows up and the crew is sent tumbling through space where meteors lop off there limbs and the narrator burns up on re-entry. Another where the house is automated that the kids are spoiled rotten and end up getting their parents eaten by lions. In the novel Fahrenheit 451 the narrators wife has a room filled with TV screens and is her favourite place - has a detrimental effect.

Answer 2

Ray Bradbury was known for his cautionary views on technology, particularly its potential to dehumanize society. While he was not necessarily a technophobe, his work often explored the dangers of unchecked technological progress and the impact it could have on humanity.

Answer 3

that he felt like it was going to take over the world and consume everybody.

Answer 4

Bradbury's view of Technology was that

- he thinks technology is a bad thing
- It will be dominant
- Technology will prevent physical activities
- Crime is ebbing