Prey+by+Michael+Crichton

whole story through the eyes of Jack, an unemployed computer programmer turned househusband. Discuss Jack’s relationship with his three children and its significance to the plot. ‍ || cause. Why does Jack’s first impression of the plant make him feel like he is in prison? What is your response to the “swarm”? Though originally developed as a nano “eye” for medicine it is now used as an “eye” for military purposes. How did this happen and what are the implications? || why? What are the implications for humans who feel they can control what they create and handle any unexpected problems? How prevalent is this attitude in current research circles? || are they in their quest? How apprehensive do you feel at the swarms’ unpredictability and ability to evolve? Can you think of other forms of research which might have the same potential for serious, unintended consequences? || sums of money eventually lead to lack of both caution and safety. How common is this kind of thinking? Cite some examples. Discuss Jack’s words at the beginning of the novel: “Things never turn out the way you expect.” || you find similar reasoning used in the “real” world? Is it right? What are the alternative approaches ‍? ||
 * ‍‍1-Crichton writes an introduction to the book that provides some information about nanotechnology. Did you find this introduction helpful for understanding the book? ‍‍ ||
 * ‍2-The author uses the technique of writing in the first person singular. We see the
 * 3-When Jack becomes bothered by the changes in his wife, he sets out to find the
 * 4-Many of the programmers at Xymos had formerly worked with Jack. How important to the story were these previous connections between the characters? ||
 * 5-When the swarms become predators and hunt purposefully, who are the prey and
 * 6-Jack and Mae locate the swarms’ nest and attempt to kill them. How successful
 * 7-Another thread running throughout the novel is role of pride and greed. The large
 * ‍8-What it the ethical approach used by the researchers to justify their actions? Do
 * 9-In the end of the book, you learn that Julia has been taken over by the nanoparticles. Did this surprise you or did you suspect that the swarm was controlling her all along ||