There are many similarities between the technology depicted in Bradbury's dystopian society and current technology available in American society. The most prominent piece of technology in the novel that reflects modern technology is the wall-sized televisions. While modern televisions are not as interactive as the ones in the novel, the sheer size of the televisions in Bradbury's dystopian society corresponds to the increasing size of televisions in America and worldwide. The Seashell radios in Bradbury's novel also reflect the wireless headphones and earbuds available in modern America. Even the two-way communication device known as the "green bullet" is similar to the Bluetooth capabilities of modern headphones. Other pieces of technology, like the Mechanical Hound or Granger's solution that changes Montag's chemical composition, are not currently available in modern society.
There are a number of similarities between the technology of our world and that of Fahrenheit 451. Firstly, although we do not have TV walls such as those in Montag's parlor, television is a deeply ingrained part of our society. Many people have widescreen or 3D televisions in their home, giving a similar effect to the "parlor walls," and many people watch soap opera programs, just like Mildred. Moreover, in our society, we also broadcast live-action police chases, just like we see in Part Three of the novel when Montag is fleeing the city.
Secondly, we can compare the Seashell radio and Faber's communications device to our use of mobile phones. The Seashell and the communication device work in a similar way, enabling the user to connect with the outside world. However, our mobile devices go one step further as we are able to take photographs and browse the Internet.
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