In this special bonus episode of the Book Club Podcast, Carly, joined by Andrene and Joel from the Rewind Rewatch Podcast, delves into Michael Crichton's Jurassic Park. They explore themes of genetic engineering, human arrogance, and scientific discovery, discussing character developments such as Hammond's moral irresponsibility, Nedry's sabotage, and Malcolm's philosophical insights. The episode examines the narrative role of Lex and Tim, the depiction of female characters, and the contrast between the book and the movie. The hosts reflect on the story's relevance to contemporary issues like technological progress and environmental exploitation. They also highlight the 1993 film's enduring visual impact and influence on millennials, wrapping up with recommendations for Crichton's sequel, The Lost World.Listen to the Rewind Rewatch episode on the movie Jurassic Park on Apple Podcasts.Subscribe to our email newsletter on Substack: https://bookclubpod.com/ and be sure to follow us on Twitter and Threads!Timestamps of conversation topics:00:00 Life Finds a Way00:13 Welcome to the Book Club Podcast00:31 First Impressions of Jurassic Park03:02 Diving into the Plot10:07 Hammond's Delusions and Grandchildren14:23 Character Dynamics and Development25:58 The Arrogance of Humans39:59 Living Systems and Chaos Theory41:32 Automation and Nedry's Role43:08 Nedry's Betrayal and Consequences47:40 Hammond's Hubris and Park's Flaws50:33 Children in Jurassic Park53:39 Millennial Nostalgia and Connection57:35 Female Characters in Jurassic Park01:02:42 Modern Reflections and Genetic Power01:08:39 Impact of the Movie on Millennials01:14:33 Final Thoughts on Jurassic Park
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