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MemberCompsognathusApril 12, 2013As more and more news comes out about Jurassic Park 4, the science world is hopping. It seems paleontologists are not too happy about Colin Trevorrow's decision about featherless dinosaurs. Darren Naish, a paleontologist from the university of Southampton, said that the decision is "a disregard for knowledge," adding, "It helps perpetuate the notion that dinosaurs were all scaly dragons, alien and unlike modern animals". Several other scientists are angered, claiming that the film's disregard of science will lead children astray and deprive them of knowledge about the true nature of dinosaurs.
On the other side of the spectrum, some people are skeptical about the very idea of another Jurassic Park sequel. Give this article by Sean O'Neal of A.V. Club a read:
"Jurassic Park 4 will resurrect another new dinosaur, clearly having never learned the lessons of Jurassic Park
By Sean O'Neal April 5, 2013
In the spirit of playing God that has defined the films, Jurassic Park 4 is set to revive an all-new dinosaur when the Colin Trevorrow-directed film hits, having failed to learn the lessons of the last three times they did this. Jack Horner, paleontologist and Jurassic Park dinosaur adviser—and a scientist so preoccupied with whether or not he could, he didn’t stop to think if he should—says the sequel will prominently feature the return of some other, previously extinct species that will be marveled at just before it tries to kill everyone. “I can't actually tell you who that will be,” Horner says—who actually can, but won’t—adding, “But you'll want to keep the lights on after you see this movie.” Ah, so it’s the fabled Blacklightosaurus, bane of the prehistoric stoner. Real cool, Jack Horner. "
Here's my question: first of all, how many young children will be watching Jurassic Park 4, and out of those that do, how many of them will care whether or not the dinosaurs have feathers? Is Jurassic Park 4 becoming a dinosaur documentary?
And also, what about this article? Why isn't Sean O'Neill enthusiastic about the changes that HAVE been made for the movie (aka new director and some crew)??
What are your thoughts on the science/feather debate and it's effect on children (really?) as well as the article?
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