Technology In Ray Bradbury's Short Story 'The Pedestrian'

The Effect of Technology As technology continues to advance and become a part of our daily routine, many people begin to choose to not develop with it. This is also true for Mr. Leonard Mead, the main character in Ray Bradbury's short story “The Pedestrian.” In this short story, Mr. Leonard Mead sees how technology is cutting people off from the outside world, and how his decision to not appreciate it makes him strange to society. In Ray Bradbury’s short story, it is revealed how technology can negatively affect people’s lives, and how not agreeing with its uses can make a person an outcast. In the story, Mr. Leonard Mead chooses to appreciate the simple aspects of life such as taking a walk, and to not follow the advances of technology.