“American Nerd” by Benjamin Nugent is a 2008 book that I have a feeling mistakenly ended up in the humor section in a lot of bookstores. Although certainly funny in parts, “American Nerd” is a thoughtful meditation on nerd culture […]
The Nerd/Geek Conundrum
So, why “nerd” instead of “geek?” Well, for one, “nerdversive” sounds better than “geekversive.” but there are other reasons as well. We think “geek” has had its time in the sun and now it is time for “nerd” to shine. […]