How we cite our quotes: (Part.Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #7
It was Muldoon's view that some dinosaurs were too dangerous to be kept in a park setting. In part, the danger existed because they still knew so little about the animals. (3.25.30)
Muldoon is probably the sharpest tool in Hammond's shed. He's vehemently opposed to the breeding of raptors, he thinks the park should have more effective weapons, and he's wise enough to see he danger of their ignorance. Too bad no one listens to him, either.
Quote #8
"He's a bright kid, and he knew they weren't useful." (4.37.66)
Do you think Tim left his watch in the Land Cruiser to indicate to rescuers that he was still alive? Or did he just leave the watch because it was broken? Or did he leave it because Michael Crichton needed some sign for Muldoon to discover?
Quote #9
"They have what I call 'thintelligence.' They see the immediate situation. They think narrowly and they call it 'being focused.' They don't see the surround. They don't see the consequences. That's how you get an island like this." (5.45.119)
Malcolm likes to be cute, but he's addressing a real problem: smart people who don't have wisdom. The designers knew how to put Jurassic Park together, but they never thought to consider what could happen if things went poorly. They also never thought to consider how the world might be changed by the technology they've brought into being.