“I once had a dentist named Dr. Fillmore”: Stories of nominative determinism
Media Type |
audio
Categories Via RSS |
Society & Culture
Publication Date |
Feb 16, 2023
Episode Duration |
00:49:00

There’s a theory that people are drawn to work that fits their name. This hour, an exploration of nominative determinism. Plus, a look at the different ways your name impacts your life.

GUESTS:

  • David Bird: Emeritus professor of wildlife biology and director of the Avian Science and Conservation Centre of McGill University
  • Brett Pelham: Professor of psychology at Montgomery College
  • Tess Terrible: Senior producer of Where We Live
  • Laura Wattenberg: Naming expert, author of The Baby Name Wizard, and the creator of Namerology

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