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| − | '''Geek''' is a designation given to individuals who are | + | '''Geek''' is a designation given to individuals who are perceived as socially inept. Such individuals are often only interested in [[technology]] and [[information]]. |
| − | Similarly to other phrases applied in a derogatory manner to a group, the application of the term "geek" to a member of the geek community, used in the sense of a technologically competent, or | + | Similarly to other phrases applied in a derogatory manner to a group, the application of the term "geek" to a member of the geek community, used in the sense of a technologically competent, or knowledgeable, person, has become something of an honor, and self-described geeks are now common. Geeks are often also [[hackers]]. |
A community has also grown up around geekdom. One of the benefits of this is that it allows social success for many geeks, something that has been traditionally difficult for them. | A community has also grown up around geekdom. One of the benefits of this is that it allows social success for many geeks, something that has been traditionally difficult for them. | ||
Revision as of 16:08, August 25, 2010
Geek is a designation given to individuals who are perceived as socially inept. Such individuals are often only interested in technology and information.
Similarly to other phrases applied in a derogatory manner to a group, the application of the term "geek" to a member of the geek community, used in the sense of a technologically competent, or knowledgeable, person, has become something of an honor, and self-described geeks are now common. Geeks are often also hackers.
A community has also grown up around geekdom. One of the benefits of this is that it allows social success for many geeks, something that has been traditionally difficult for them.