Gabriel Philip Santos

Gabriel Philip Santos, a paleontologist and museum curator, joins the discussion on how Jurassic Park shaped ideas about dinosaurs. He highlights the film's role in kickstarting a dinosaur renaissance while also addressing its inaccuracies, like the unfeathered raptors. The conversation dives into the influence of popular media on public perceptions and the responsibilities filmmakers have in portraying science accurately. They explore how the amber-DNA cloning myth became embedded in our culture, leaving lasting impacts on both fans and the scientific community.