• Ray Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451: Hopeful Futures in Dystopian Narratives

  • Jan 27 2025
  • Length: 18 mins
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Ray Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451: Hopeful Futures in Dystopian Narratives

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  • Can Reading Lead to Freedom, Connection, and Hope?

    In this episode of Good Faith Presents: Reading to Make Sense of the World, Curtis Chang and author-professor Jessica Hooten Wilson explore the enduring power of Ray Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451. Together, they unpack how this classic dystopian novel speaks directly to today’s challenges with technology, distraction, and the loss of contemplative silence. Discover the hopeful themes hidden in the science fiction genre as Curtis and Jessica show how literature fosters resilience, creativity, and connection.

    Resources or references mentioned in this episode:

    • Ray Bradbury
    • Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury
    • Kindred by Octavia Butler (pdf)
    • Love in the Ruins by Walker Percy
    • A Canticle for Leibowitz by Walter M. Miller Jr.
    • The Republic by Plato (Read online)
    • Gulliver's Travels by Jonathan Swift (Read online)

    More From Jessica Hooten Wilson:

    • Jessica Hooten Wilson's website
    • Explore Jessica’s books HERE
    • Read articles and Essay by Jessica HERE

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