Understanding Influential Figures in Paleontology

The speaker reflects on their heroes, particularly the great dinosaur hunters and Stephen J. Gould. They share personal anecdotes about Gould, highlighting his influence, intelligence, and public speaking prowess. The speaker expresses admiration and a sense of loss for Gould's voice and legacy.

Who were the speaker's heroes from the American Museum?

• Roy Chapman Andrews and Granger

• Charles Darwin and Alfred Wallace

• Isaac Newton and Albert Einstein

• Marie Curie and Rosalind Franklin

What was Stephen J. Gould's relationship with the speaker?

• He was a distant acquaintance

• He was a mentor and viewed the speaker as a younger brother

• He was a rival in the same field

• He was a student of the speaker

How did Stephen J. Gould describe the speaker's potential?

• He said the speaker was not talented

• He said the speaker was the best in the field

• He said the speaker would surpass him

• He said the speaker would never be great but was doing good work

What quality of Stephen J. Gould does the speaker miss the most?

• His writing skills

• His public speaking ability

• His artistic talent

• His athletic prowess

How does the speaker describe Stephen J. Gould's intelligence?

• Average

• Mediocre

• Above average

• Beyond belief

What does the speaker consider a significant loss?

• The loss of Gould's voice

• The loss of a museum exhibit

• The loss of a research grant

• The loss of a family heirloom