Dinos Theme Park: Not Just Another Science Fiction: Jurassic Park

“Every orchid or rose or lizard or snake is the work of a dedicated and skilled breeder. There are thousands of people, amateurs and professionals, who devote their lives to this business. Now imagine what will happen when the tools of genetic engineering become accessible to these people.” – Freeman Dyson

“Panonoorin mo yun? Wag na baka matakot ka lang. (You will watch it? Be wary you might be scared.)”- Former school mate told me

When I was in grade 1, Jurassic Park became so hit! For the time it was shown in all theaters nationwide, it remains in the front pages of every newspapers. I was enthralled in this film even screamed so many times whenever the ferocious lizards would come out and hunt for food. Witnessing how the scientists joined as a team to bring back this extinct species made me dream of becoming an archaeologists someday. There was a huge curiosity inside of me that gave thrills in my nerve to explore the unknown and discover new artifacts. It made me read books on dinosaurs and how they end up in extinction. I still recall how my classmates back then would recite like a game who could enumerate the names of all the giant lizards in the big screen. 

However, witnessing how the selfish fatso scientist laid out his card in the film made me rethink on the conscience of society. On how far one was to go in exchange of money? If he did not pulled off his tricks the discoveries would be a success. The ending of the first film led to the series of sequels in the past years ‘til the fourth film materialize. But if he did not do it, there will be no story to tell after all.

Let us now embark on a new time line ….. Now that Mother Nature is facing a great deal of losing some or majority of her creatures on land, air and water. Science has a say. Through genetic engineering, the future generations have the opportunity to witness the grandeur of Earth. Since it is beneficial to preserve and to improve the faults which lies deep within the cells of every living things. But are all of these make sense?

Freeman Dyson is right, if the invention itself is placed in the wrong hands what would become of us now? Not long ago, this idea was a mere myth – product of imagination from the pioneers of genetic engineering.  But not anymore. These days genetic cultivation is at its best. Here and there, universities and laboratories are collaborating in creating and formulating on something that could alter the DNAs of each species and even grant life back to the extinct ones. Well, we could almost imagine to grasp the fulfillment of our endeavors but to what extent? Will humanity pay the price of these breakthroughs? To alter or not the genes of species there will always be ethics to consider. Examining the conscience of those who are partaking in the study, are they doing it to better our lives or prove something? I or we may not be God to judge them regarding on their stand as to why they are dwelling so much time in perfecting this cases. Who are we to judge them after all?