Every time I see a headline about scientists successfully extracting ancient DNA or making breakthroughs in de-extinction technology, I can't help but think: Haven't we literally watched this movie? Multiple times, in fact. Yet here we are in 2025, with researchers seriously discussing mammoth cloning and genetic resurrection while seemingly having learned nothing from Steven … Continue reading Jurassic Park and the Dangers of Scientific Hubris
Dinosaurs
My Favorite Movies #32 – Jurassic Park
Jurassic Park 1993 Directed by Steven Spielberg Quick synopsis... A multimillionaire (Richard Attenborough) unveils a new theme park where visitors can observe dinosaurs cloned using advanced DNA technology. But when an employee tampers with the security system, the dinosaurs escape, forcing the visitors to fight for their survival. Sam Neill, Jeff Goldblum and Laura Dern … Continue reading My Favorite Movies #32 – Jurassic Park
A Letter to Paul
A few days ago, Paul wrote me a letter. It's true. You should go check it out. In response, I've decided to write Paul a letter. And you get to read it. Assuming you're still here. You are still here, right? Oh, good. Dear Paul, Thanks, ever so much, for the letter you wrote. I've … Continue reading A Letter to Paul
The Lost World
Title: The Lost World Author: Michael Crichton Published: 1995 I never read this as a kid, unlike its predecessor, Jurassic Park. My reasoning? Because I saw the movie first and was supremely disappointed. And even though I know the book is generally better than the movie, I just couldn't bring myself to read this thing. … Continue reading The Lost World
Jurassic Park
Title: Jurassic Park Author: Michael Crichton Published: 1990 I read this when I was a kid. And as much as I've always loved the film, I thought the book was better. Even at the tender age of 11 or 12, whenever it was that I read it. I picked it up again, thinking that, as … Continue reading Jurassic Park
The Confusing Middle 