Complexes Quote by Michael Crichton
“In our modern complex world, fundamentalism is dangerous because of its rigidity and its imperviousness to other ideas.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Jurassic Park, 1990 (author’s essay)
He warns that rigid fundamentalism resists new ideas, making it hazardous in a complex society.
In simple terms: Fundamentalism’s rigidity is dangerous in a complex world.
Encourage openness to diverse perspectives.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- policy making
- education
- social discourse
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What are the risks of too much flexibility?
- How can societies balance tradition and innovation?
Rigid beliefs can also provide community stability.