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[OT] Nerds
I stumbled across an interesting essay, discussing the culture of the American high school, and specifically the (mis)treatment of the group known as 'nerds'. The essay posits a cause to this, and extends this to certain other social Groups. I thought maybe some on this forum would be interested.
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January 5th, 2004, 01:35 PM
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Re: [OT] Nerds
Why would anyone in a sci-fi 4X game forum be interested in an essay about nerds?   |
January 5th, 2004, 03:24 PM
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Re: [OT] Nerds
Disregard my prior post. I just read this article, and it hits the nail on the head re: the problems with American public schools. This guy has obviously put his philosophical and sociological training to good use.
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January 5th, 2004, 07:05 PM
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Re: [OT] Nerds
you know, as i was reading that, i realized that both Canada and the US have no national purpose as far as i can tell.
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January 5th, 2004, 10:09 PM
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Re: [OT] Nerds
I really dug that article.
Thanks.
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January 5th, 2004, 11:03 PM
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Re: [OT] Nerds
Very good article.
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January 6th, 2004, 12:47 AM
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Re: [OT] Nerds
Interesting. Thanks for the link.
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January 6th, 2004, 01:20 AM
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Re: [OT] Nerds
i've read the article before, and i tell you, its true. i experienced (and still relatively am) what is described there, and lived thru it. call me a nerd, i no longer care, for im happy the way i am ^_^ and i realized that unpopularity originates in thoughts of unpopularity. wont go into details.
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January 6th, 2004, 03:34 PM
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Re: [OT] Nerds
Don't know about unadulterated crap Puke. I agree some of the 20/20 rear view vision stuff sounded false, but overall the premise strikes me as true.
I was a nerd 30 plus years back and it still seems to describe me and my friends.
Liked the slashdot articles as well. Useful Posts.
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