Biologist Stephen Jay Gould is attempting to cross-breed a human with a chimpanzee. The theory is that this would create a rise to a new human being, but that it would also be extremely unethical. He also believes that part of the difference between humans and apes is due to development timing. This experiment will help scientist explore this theory. The process would be “frighteningly easy,” it could be done in a lab, or even weirder, through natural reproduction. One payoff for this experiment is that it will demonstrate how similar species can be different. This is similar to Frankenstein because both Stephen Gould and Frankenstein are dealing with life. Stephen is trying to create a new type of life, and Frankenstein is trying to reintroduce
