Bradbury, as well as many science fiction writers, wrote his book in response to his observations of societal changes happening around him. The number of cars on the roads had increased greatly, as had the number of TVs in people's living rooms. Bradbury became increasingly concerned that we were becoming a numb society - interested in only what we could get faster and easier, interested in filling up our headswith meaningless noise. If you research the time period he was writing in, you'll be able to make many connections to what he projected for the future in "Fahrenheit 451."
Beyond societal commentary, I believe he is also making points about individuality and the person vs. society conflict.
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