Ray Bradbury - The Veldt - 2007
Ray Bradbury
Adapted from the stage play by Mike Walker, this futuristic cautionary tale explores the perils of smart technology through a nursery that comes alive. Danger prowls in this playroom with special powers, drawing two children into secret deadly adventures.
First broadcast on May 22, 2007, on BBC Radio 4 FM, the story was originally published in the September 23, 1950 edition of the Saturday Evening Post under the title “The World the Children Made.” It reflects on the balance between material provisions and the emotional needs of children.
This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.
Chapitres
| The Veldt | 43:45 |
Critiques
Eerie!
Sandyjeans
Hits way too close to home now. At first it seemed like a version of Jumanji, but as the AI became more 'adaptable' it brought up current concerns. Other touches that rang too true were the home being run by voice-activated AI, the huge riots with police, the boy's obsession with violent video games, the daughter's anorexia, kids confined to home, and foreign powers running our biggest corporations. This could have been written in 2022 instead of 1950!
Debbie Oates
This could easily be playing out today. Scary they feared AI this much yet it's here. Before it's out there's already problems g need rules. Great story & it's enhanced by all the voices. It's more of a play but I really liked it! ty