The Peter Principle, created by sociologist Dr. Lawrence Peter, states that employees in an organization are promoted to their highest level of competence and then remain at a level where they are incompetent. This leads to a top-level bureaucracy filled with incompetent people, and the solution remains stalled due to the fear of admitting problems […]
The Peter Pan collar is a small, rounded collar found on women’s and girls’ clothing. It is named after the fictional character Peter Pan and is associated with innocence and eternal youth. The collar is often found on modest clothing and can be sewn or modified onto existing clothing. A Peter Pan collar is a […]
Peter Pan syndrome refers to socially immature individuals who struggle with adult responsibilities and exhibit childish behavior. It is not a medically recognized diagnosis, but psychologists may use behavior modification and talk therapy to help emotionally immature individuals. Overprotective parenting may contribute to the syndrome. The term “Peter Pan syndrome” is sometimes used informally to […]
Peter Kramer is a psychiatrist, author, and faculty member at Brown Medical School. He argues that depression should not be seen as heroic and that medical treatment is necessary. He also explores the idea of cosmetic psychopharmacology but does not advocate for it. Kramer advocates for psychotherapy and believes that prescriptions for behavioral medications should […]
Peter Diamond is an American economist known for his work on Social Security and the Diamond-Mirrlees efficiency theorem. He received his PhD from MIT and has published numerous articles on various economic issues. He is highly respected for his unbiased analysis and has received multiple awards for his work. Peter Diamond is an American economist, […]
Peter Jennings was a popular reporter and anchor for ABC Nightly News from the 1980s until his death in 2005. He was known for his liberal views, cultured voice, and extensive news coverage. Jennings started his career in Canada and gained attention for his coverage of the civil rights movement in the US. He became […]
Peter Pan is a boy who refuses to grow up and leads the Lost Boys in Neverland, accompanied by Tinkerbell, Indians, and mermaids. The character is based on the Davies boys, and the story follows Wendy, John, and Michael’s adventures before returning home. Peter forgets his promise to Wendy but later takes her daughter Jane […]
JM Barrie, author of Peter Pan, donated the copyright to Great Ormond Street Hospital in 1929, meaning all royalties from the story go to the hospital. The exact amount is unknown, but Disney’s 1953 film has earned over 20 times its $4 million production cost. Barrie added “pixie dust” to the story after children hurt […]
Lord Peter Wimsey, a British detective aristocrat created by Dorothy L. Sayers, is assisted by his butler and a police representative in solving crimes. The series includes a love interest, Harriet Vane, and was adapted into TV shows and novels by other writers. Lord Peter Wimsey, whose full name is Lord Peter Death Bredon Wimsey, […]
