Ray Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451 is a classic of dystopian literature. Here he explores themes of censorship, entertainment, and how we may be amusing ourselves to death. We'll be looking at literature, philosophy, psychology, and more to explain how Bradbury's Dystopia attacks the heart of our humanity.
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00:00 Bradbury's Warning
01:25 Fahrenheit 451: A Brief Synopsis
08:51 The Philosophy of Censorship
16:32 Amusing Ourselves to Death
24:17 The Unexamined Life
32:02 Self-Obsession, Arrogance, and Humility
39:09 An Inferno of The Same
47:23 Compliance and Inaction
54:33 The Value of Reflection