Michael Crichton’s 1990 novel Jurassic Park is a foundational work of contemporary science fiction that serves as a stark cautionary tale regarding the hubris of humanity and the volatility of complex systems. While often eclipsed by Steven Spielberg’s 1993 film adaptation, the novel offers a much darker, more technical exploration of the ethical and scientific boundaries of biotechnology. I. The Illusion of Control and Chaos Theory
Unlike the film's "grandfatherly" portrayal of John Hammond, the novel’s Hammond is a cold, profit-driven corporate mogul who views nature as a commodity. Jurassic Park: A Novel
: The park’s downfall is a culmination of minor failures: a disgruntled employee (Dennis Nedry) sabotaging systems to steal trade secrets, the use of amphibian DNA allowing for spontaneous sex changes, and the inherent unpredictability of prehistoric behavior. Michael Crichton’s 1990 novel Jurassic Park is a
