What influenced Ray Bradbury to put things in Fahrenheit 451?

Ray Bradbury was influenced by several events and societal trends when writing Fahrenheit 451. These include the rise of television and its impact on reading, the fear of totalitarian governments restricting knowledge and information, and the growing conformity and censorship in American society during the 1950s. Additionally, Bradbury was inspired by the burning of books throughout history and the importance of literature in preserving human knowledge and culture.