The Pedestrian and Ray Bradbury
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Technology is everywhere now days, and it isnt always a good thing. Many know that technology doesnt benefit mankind, to understand the possible effects of technology one should read Kurt Vonneguts short story, “Harrison Bergeron” and Ray Bradburys short story “The Pedestrian”. In “Harrison Bergeron” and in the “The Pedestrian” both authors demonstrate the idea that technology when used inappropriately by those in power leads to social destruction.
Kurt Vonnegut in his story “Harrison Bergeron”, argues that technology can erase human individuality. In this short story Vonnegut proves that achieving a perfect world is very unlikely. Vonnegut assigns handicaps to people who shine above the norm, and Harrison Bergeron, the main character just happens to be one of the biggest threats to the Handicapper Generals because of his superior talent. Vonneguts theory is supported by this quote ” Nobody had ever born heavier handicaps. He had outgrown hindrances faster then the H-G men could think them up” (Vonnegut 24). This proves that handicapping Harrison and taking away his individualism is not right and technically impossible. Harrison was a genius and an athlete and was extremely dangerous. His handicaps included a tremendous pair of earphones, spectacles with thick lenses, and scrap metal .
up” (Vonnegut 24). This proves that handicapping Harrison and taking away his individualism is not right and technically impossible. Harrison was a genius and an athlete and was extremely dangerous. His handicaps included a tremendous pair of earphones, spectacles with thick lenses, and scrap metal. These handicaps were to keep him from what he was good at, but failed to do so leading him to escaping from jail. This next quote also proves the difficultness of hiding someones talent and individualism.