Comments on: Michael Crichton

By: Herb

Herb — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 15:30:54 +0000

What a loss. What a great mind gone. Makes me feel so small.

By: Doug

Doug — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 03:23:57 +0000

RWE’s a Rocket Scientist, not a professional book reviewer!

By: gumshoe

gumshoe — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 03:02:22 +0000

“The Demon-Haunted World: Science as a Candle in the Dark” by Carl Sagan and Ann Druyan (Paperback – Feb 25, 1997)

By: Doug

Doug — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 02:53:25 +0000

Hey, RWE:

Something I’d like you to read and explain is Crichton’s description on his website of what went on with the crash landing of the DC-10 in Omaha, or wherever:

Been a while since I’ve read it, so details are blurry, but he makes mention of the real story never making it’s way to the public on that one.

You’ll no doubt be able to translate it into something more understandable to we poor humans of lesser intellect.

By: RWE

RWE — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 00:49:09 +0000

Very sorry to hear that he is gone.

Everyone should read Michael Crichton’s “The Demon Haunted World.” He points out that at one time the general public was convinced that invisible demons explained much of what happened.

But today, in this period of ultimate enlightenment, the demons have been replaced by the claims of scientists, which are not understood by the public and often have about the same basis in truth as do demons.

By: buckets

buckets — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 21:59:11 +0000

Crichton wasn’t just a writer of thriller novels. When I was younger, I enjoyed him immensely in only that capacity, because even then I could see that his works were more than simple adventure stories.

When I got a bit older, I discovered his speeches and essays, available at http://www.michaelcrichton.net – and was simply blown away by his deep understanding of the problems modern society faces.

I encourage everyone to take a minute and and peruse some of the writings on his website. An incredible intellect who will be sorely missed in the upcoming chaotic years.

By: Gaffe Prices

Gaffe Prices — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 21:04:20 +0000

What a great man. His ablity to cut through, and ridicule mans self idolatry was enjoyable and compelling. I have a video of Crichton speaking at a conference with other speakers about science and the global warming scare in particular. He pointed to scientific evidence throughout modern history that seems laughable fantasy today, but taken seriously in its time. He remarked that when asked of all the social, political, scientific, and moral implications of his books, he would reply “Enjoy the book”. That says it all. I enjoyed them all. A storyteller with a magical gift to spellbind. Will miss him.