Nevertheless, Gould argued that Goldschmidt's "hopeful monster" concept was incorrect:The developmental theme of the 'hopeful monster' (despite its inappropriate name, virtually guaranteed to inspire ridicule and opposition), based on the important concept of 'rate genes,' came first in Goldschmidt's thought, and always occupied more of his attention and research.
Nevertheless, Gould argued that Goldschmidt's "hopeful monster" concept was incorrect:The developmental theme of the 'hopeful monster' (despite its inappropriate name, virtually guaranteed to inspire ridicule and opposition), based on the important concept of 'rate genes,' came first in Goldschmidt's thought, and always occupied more of his attention and research.