Michael Crichton's inspiration for "Jurassic Park" was sparked by his fascination with the rapid advancements in genetic engineering and the potential consequences of playing God. The novel's plot revolves around John Hammond, a wealthy entrepreneur and founder of InGen, who has successfully cloned dinosaurs on a remote island. Hammond's vision is to create a theme park featuring these prehistoric creatures, but things take a dark turn when a power outage allows the dinosaurs to escape, putting the lives of the park's visitors and staff at risk.
The park, called Jurassic Park, is the brainchild of John Hammond, the founder of InGen, who has successfully cloned various species of dinosaurs, including Velociraptors, Tyrannosaurus Rex, and Triceratops. Hammond invites a group of scientists and lawyers to the park for a preview, intending to gain their approval for the park's opening. Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton EPUB
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: Crichton questions the morality of "playing God" and the commercialization of biological science without ethical oversight. Reading Experience (EPUB/Ebook) OverDrive / Libby : Crichton questions the morality
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Crichton extends his critique from scientists to the economic structure that funds them. Hammond and his investors prioritize cost efficiency and showmanship over safety. The park’s low salary for Nedry, the understaffed control room, and the refusal to shut down the attraction after multiple injuries reveal that capitalism’s demand for returns actively resists precautionary principles. In this light, Jurassic Park is not anti-science but anti- reckless science—a warning against what Crichton elsewhere called the “gene-hunting” mentality, where the ability to do something is mistaken for the justification to do it.