Justin Gregg

Justin Gregg is a Canadian science writer and professor of biology at St. Francis Xavier University in Nova Scotia, specializing in dolphin cognition.

Biography

Gregg's research is focused on the study of dolphin cognition. He received his PhD from the School of Psychology at Trinity College Dublin in 2008, going on to hold positions at the Dolphin Communication Project as a senior research associate and St. Francis Xavier University as an adjunct professor of biology.[1][2]

He is the author of three books. His 2022 book If Nietzsche Were a Narwhal was particularly well received, being variously described as "brilliant" and "compelling".[3]

Beyond his academic work, Gregg has also produced and hosted podcasts, produced radio plays, and released albums with the children's musical group Bingly and the Rogues. He has done voice acting for animated films, and is the frontman for a punk rock band.[4]

Books

  • Gregg, Justin (2013). Are Dolphins Really Smart?: The Mammal Behind the Myth. Oxford University Press. ISBN 978-0-1996-6045-2.
  • — (2022). If Nietzsche Were a Narwhal: What Animal Intelligence Reveals About Human Stupidity. New York: Little, Brown and Company. ISBN 978-0-3163-8806-1.[5][6][7][8]
  • — (2025). Humanish: What Talking to Your Cat or Naming Your Car Reveals About the Uniquely Human Need to Humanize. New York: Little, Brown and Company. ISBN 978-0-3165-7758-8.[9][10][11]

Filmography

References

  1. ^ "Justin Gregg". Halifax, N.S.: Writers' Federation of Nova Scotia. Retrieved 19 December 2025.
  2. ^ "Justin Gregg, Ph.D." Dolphin Communication Project. Retrieved 19 December 2025.
  3. ^ [StFX] (6 February 2023). "International accolades continue for StFX professor Dr. Justin Gregg's book". St. Francis Xavier University. Retrieved 19 December 2025.
  4. ^ Gregg, Justin (2025). "Meet Justin". justingregg.com. Retrieved 19 December 2025.
  5. ^ Smith, PD (8 February 2023). "If Nietzsche Were a Narwhal by Justin Gregg review – the problem with human intelligence". The Guardian. Retrieved 19 December 2025.
  6. ^ Szalai, Jennifer (10 August 2022). "Humans know a lot, this author concedes, and most of it is useless". The New York Times. Archived from the original on 1 November 2022. Retrieved 19 December 2025.
  7. ^ Barash, David P. (20 July 2022). "'If Nietzsche Were a Narwhal' Review: Big Brains, Big Problems". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved 19 December 2025.
  8. ^ Goldenthal, Howard (22 June 2023). "Is human intelligence overrated?". CBC Ideas. Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 19 December 2025.
  9. ^ Posnett, Edward (15 October 2025). "Humanish by Justin Gregg review – how much of a person is your pet?". The Guardian. Retrieved 19 December 2025.
  10. ^ "Local author Justin Gregg pens a new book about our tendency to humanize other animals and inanimate objects". 98.9 XFM. Antigonish, N.S.: Atlantic Broadcasters. 20 October 2025. Retrieved 19 December 2025.
  11. ^ [CBS Mornings] (24 September 2025). Breaking down the science of anthropomorphism (Video). CBS News. Retrieved 19 December 2025.
  12. ^ "Justin Gregg". Washington Speakers Bureau. Retrieved 19 December 2025.
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