Fahrenheit 451

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Christian Louis Lange once said that “Technology is a useful servant but a dangerous master” (Lange). In Fahrenheit 451, a large portion of people in Montag’s society live their lives surrounded by technology. While technology can be beneficial, it is imperative to learn how to limit the use of technology in everyday life. Learning alternative ways to be entertained, happy, and educated can help cut down on screen time and the negative side effects that come with it. Technology can be extremely helpful. But, unless screen time is limited, technology can be harmful. The opposing side might argue that technology can save lives and improve day-to-day life, but the overuse of technology is what is poisoning young minds. While it’s true that technology …show more content…

Michael Strahan shows that “limiting screen time can have tremendous benefits on children’s physical activity” (Strahan). Furthermore, the American Academy of Pediatrics suggests, “Children should get no more than one to two hours of screen time a day” (Jones). Screen time has become a problem simply because it is used too much. Limiting screen time could massively benefit not only children, but adults as well. There are other forms of entertainment besides technology that can be equally as entertaining and healthier than the use of a screen. Charleston and Rivkin claim that “The richness and novelty of the outdoors stimulates brain development and function,” rather than staying inside on a screen (Charleston & Rivkin). In fact, a lack of Vitamin D can often lead to depression. Additionally, authors Stephanie Kozak and Holly Recchia explore the “links between reading and social understanding skills such as empathy and perspective-taking” (Kozak & Recchia). They found the benefits of reading over watching TV or scrolling through social media. Social media easily creates scenarios in which many people compare themselves to the unrealistic expectations seen on platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, and

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