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Ray Bradbury doesn’t hate all technology. He just hates technology that corrupts and overcomplicates our lives. Ray Bradbury doesn’t hate all forms of entertainment. He just hates entertainment that numbs our minds—and our souls. In short, Ray Bradbury hates a lot of stuff … but for good reason! Check out his Top 10 list by pressing play.

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Tonight on the Fahrenheit 451 show: The top ten things Ray Bradbury hates about our culture. Right after the break.

10. iPods. Bradbury hates continuous entertainment that shuts out the world.

9. Reality television. Bradbury hates media without substance. Sorry Bachelorette fans.

8. The Twilight series. ‘Nuff said.

7. Wide-screen TVs. Bradbury hates sensory overload.

6. Banned books. Bradbury hates closed-mindedness.

5. Twitterature. See Bradbury’s mockery of a condensed version of Hamlet on page 55. Need I say more?

4. Groupthink. Bradbury calls those who don’t think for themselves—and I quote—“solid, unmoving cattle.” Moo.

3. The death of the newspaper. Come on! Who doesn’t love newspapers?

2. Facebook. Bradbury mocks meaningless connections. Those of you with more than 500 friends know what I’m talking about.

1. Cliff’s notes, Sparknotes and … wait a second … the 60second Recap? That can’t possibly be right … Producer?