The author reflects on the Western approach to naming individuals, highlighting that having a name allows for ease of communication. This, he notes, is a small benefit amidst numerous drawbacks. Naming can simplify interactions and provide a sense of identity; however, this is only a minor positive aspect in the grand scheme.

Hornby argues that names can be limiting and reductive, suggesting that they impose a rigid identity on individuals. This “fascist” nature of naming restricts personal expression, reducing people to singular concepts rather than acknowledging their multifaceted humanity. Ultimately, he views the potential for self-expression as being constrained by the very names we use.