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Nominative Determinism

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Nominative determinism is the hypothesis that people tend to gravitate towards areas of work that fit their names. The term was first used in the magazine New Scientist in 1994, after the magazine's humorous "Feedback" column noted several studies carried out by researchers with remarkably fitting surnames. These included a book on polar explorations by Daniel Snowman and an article on urology by researchers named Splatt and Weedon. These and other examples led to light-hearted speculation that some sort of psychological effect was at work.

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[–] ImplyingImplications@lemmy.ca 11 points 1 month ago (1 children)

I watch Grady all the time. Never knew his last name!

[–] ironhydroxide@sh.itjust.works 3 points 1 month ago (1 children)

I thought he says it in his intro...... maybe I'm wrong

[–] neidu2@feddit.nl 3 points 1 month ago (1 children)
[–] MelodiousFunk@slrpnk.net 4 points 1 month ago

I think he uses his full name in the Practical Construction series. Not 100% sure.

[–] thenextguy@lemmy.world 8 points 1 month ago

I can hear this picture.

[–] Illegalmexicant@lemmy.world 4 points 1 month ago

He's also attempting to grow a beard. Poor soulless Ginger.