In 'The Pedestrian,' the 'gray phantoms' are not ghosts but computer screens and televisions displaying pre-recorded images, symbolizing the lack of human presence and autonomy in a technology-dominated society.
The 'gray phantoms' that appear in the houses Mead passes on his walk in 'The Pedestrian' are not ghosts, but rathercomputer screens and televisionsthat display pre-recorded images to give an illusion of life-like figures.
This technology is used to simulate human presence within the houses, emphasizing the lack of genuine human interaction and autonomy in the futuristic society depicted in the story.
The 'gray phantoms' serve as a commentary on the dehumanizing impact of technology and the alienation it can bring to individuals.
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