Hubris of human ambition from "summary" of Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton
The notion of pushing the boundaries of what is possible, of reaching beyond our grasp, is a driving force behind much of human achievement. In our ceaseless quest for progress and advancement, we sometimes fail to consider the consequences of our actions, the potential pitfalls that may await us. It is this unchecked ambition, this hubris of human ambition, that ultimately proves to be our undoing. In "Jurassic Park," we witness the consequences of such hubris firsthand. Dr. John Hammond's dream of creating a theme park filled with living, breathing dinosaurs is nothing short of extraordinary. A feat of genetic engineering that few believed possible. And yet, in his fervor to see his vision come to life, Hammond overlooks the inherent dangers of resurrecting creatures long extinct. The scientists and technicians responsible for bringing these ancient creatures back to life are equally blinded by their ambition. They are so focused on th...
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