The Evolution of the Geek

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I found this on Flowtown via the Nerdist:

In the past, being described as a geek was considered an insult, for it reflected a certain manner of social skills or status. Today, it is used to describe someone impassioned or obsessed by a particular area or interest. This reclamation of “geek” has even gone so far as to filter into commerce, with the ever-popular “Geek Squad” from Best Buy.

I’m not sure I agree with the “ever-popular ‘Geek Squad’ from Best Buy” part, but the flowchart image is great. How many Geek branches can you identify with? I trend mostly to the middle and right side .

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