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Wednesday, July 27, 2011

In praise of nerds

Full disclosure: I am a nerd.

Nerds (geeks, hackers, propeller heads, etc.) get a bad rap. And by "nerds" I mean people who are intensely interested in, knowledgeable about and eager to learn about technology. The stereotype is that they are also socially inept.

I have no defense for nor do I advocate the social ineptitude of myself and my fellow nerds.

Here's what is admirable about nerds: they have an intense interest. Nerds will learn about and talk about and think about their intense interest all the time. Ok, the "all the time" part contributes to the social ineptitude aspect, and that's not so good.

I praise nerds for their interest and enthusiasm about something of value. One of the greatest gifts a teacher, parent or mentor can give a child is an intense interest in something of value. An enthusiasm. Along with some social grace.

Posted at 12:00 AM Keywords: enthusiasm 1 Comments

 
Seth said...
You forgot code writers/coders. :^) and The nerds shall inherit the earth! I'm just saying

Thursday, September 1, 2011 10:24 PM

   

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