"The Machines in our Lives" As we all grow and progress, we gain a desire to make our lives easier for ourselves. Advancements in technology help us carry out some of the chores and jobs in our lives. Although it may seen beneficial, too much dependence on technology might abolish our self-reliance. This idea is suggested by Ray Bradbury in his novel, Dandelion Wine. In his novel, Bradbury criticizes new technology, and it's ability to …showed first 75 words of 707 total…

…showed last 75 words of 707 total…Machine brought to himself and to his family. Doug realizes that he must live his own life and not take someone else's path. These people depended on the machines, and when they were gone, they are left only with the truth. This lack of self-reliance can even prevent individual thought. We cannot let "machines" take over our lives. We must experience life for ourselves, ready to accept all the pleasures and pains we may encounter.