Does your name really affect your looks?

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Does your face match your name? Surprisingly, researchers have scientifically proven that an Emma will never resemble a Sophie, or a Jack or an Oliver.  They stem from a Franco-Israeli study published in July 2024, a collaboration between HEC Paris and the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Participants were shown a photograph of a person and asked to choose their first name from four options. How can a first name influence our appearance? What is the Dorian Gray effect? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: Who was the real Count of Monte Cristo? What is microwork? How can I beat my smartphone addiction? A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices