cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/24678556
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this post was submitted on 26 Jan 2025
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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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Nah, he can still hear it.
This dude is about to recite the rules of acquisition.
Nigtmares?
This guy enjoys Oo-mox.
What in the name of ever loving Rom?!
This is not his actual name.
Shh, he can hear you typing either way
Let me know when you can see them. Actually don't. I will be able to tell.