What is the theme in The Andromeda Strain by Michael Crichton?

To a large extent, the themes of The Andromeda Strain derive from a combination of the social concerns, the nature of the characters, and the context in which the characters find themselves. Crichton's novel demonstrates the humanity of people who have "moments of great brilliance, and moments of unaccountable stupidity." This leads to questions about the survival value of human intelligence.