Science has always said that it may not know everything now but it will know, eventually. But now we see that isn't true. It is an idle boast. As foolish, and as misguided, as the child who jumps off a building because he believes he can fly.
In "Jurassic Park," Michael Crichton expresses the notion that science, while constantly evolving, does not possess all knowledge, contrary to its optimistic assertions. The line reflects a growing hubris in scientific pursuit, suggesting that believing in the eventual acquisition of all knowledge can lead to dangerous consequences.
Crichton compares this blind faith in science to a child's reckless belief in their ability to defy the laws of nature, illustrating the foolishness inherent in such overconfidence. This metaphor serves as a cautionary reminder that the pursuit of knowledge should be tempered with humility and an awareness of its limits.
