Knowledge in Fahrenheit 451 can teach everyone a lesson. Ray Bradbury's writings contain some accurate and some inaccurate predictions about the future. Fahrenheit 451 had many futuristic ideas of mechanical dogs working for firefighters. Firefighters work not to put out fires, but to light them to burn books. Montag, a firefighter, has changed the morality of his job. His actions get him into trouble with Beaty, the fire chief, who Montag later kills. Many of Bradbury's warnings are true or coming true. Meanwhile, Bradbury's predictions of technology taking over and society dying due to war come true. But some kids still work hard and talk to their family. What is the most important thing in your life? The answer most people give is their phone or laptop. The reliance on and importance of technology has increased over the past decade. Bradbury warned us about the obsession with technology in his writing, Fahrenheit 451. Montag saw how obsessed his society was with technology because he noted how “No one listens anymore… I just want someone to listen to what I have to say". (78). Montag is frustrated that people's opinions are no longer valid because society is too busy focusing on this fascinating technology. As stated by Jane Weaver on NBC, teenagers today spend approximately 30 hours a week using technology. That's more than 4 hours a day spent watching television or playing games without any educational purpose. The craze for technology has led many to lose focus on more important things like making their dreams come true. Guns, explosions, death, killing and lust for power. Many wars have occurred since the earth has been ruled by humans. Those wars that cost hundreds of thousands of lives of innocent ideas... middle of paper... it's a shame not many realized this before it was too late. Works Cited Hellman, Martin. "The nuclear attack is a time bomb, experts warn." CBSNews. CBS Interactive and Web. November 30, 2013. .The Independent. Independent Digital News and Media and Web. November 30, 2013. Weaver, Jane. “Teens turn off the TV, turn it on instead.” Msnbc.com. NBC and Web. November 30, 2013. Wilkens, John. “The student gets a perfect SAT score, and so does her twin.” UT San Diego. Np, nd Web. November 30. 2013. .