I find that many people thesedays are unable to distinguish between a Geek and a Nerd. It seems to variate between nations too, but then most language does I guess.
Obviously I can't speak gospel, but this is what I've worked out over the years:
Geek:
Geeks tend to be very into Gaming, Anime, Cult films, Cult fiction, RPGs, Heavy Metal/Classic Rock - that sort of stuff. I find that most Geeks get very into the things they like and enjoy, and are often very enthusiastic about them. They're also usually very good with technology and philosophy it seems. Geeks argue between themselves on a regular basis on pretty much everything.
I also find that most Geeks are rather intelligent people, and are usually very interested in any subjects they might study at college etc.
Nerds:
Nerds I tend to see as being the ones who are smart, but not amazingly brainy. I tend to associate them with some people I knew from my old school days, the ones who did all their homework, every time. Never once late, always in school. This is of course my perception, so don't be offended by any of this if you consider yourself a 'Nerd'. I sort of see them as knowing a lot of stuff through education alone, just jumping through all the hoops. They do lots of work not because it interests them, but because they feel they should do, they have no passion for their subject.
Although Nerds are generally also into a lot of cult stuff they tend to uber-fanboy it, the type of person that will argue continually over Kirk's haircut. Geeks aren't excused from silly arguments about Star Trek, Star Wars, Heroes, Lost - whatever, but not to the same extent.
Neek/Gerd:
Maybe you see both of these inside you?
I'm a Geek, through and through. I don't think I managed to lay out what I tend to see each 'type' as well as I could have done, but it's a starting point.
If you have different ideas post them and let me know! It's interesting to see what everyone thinks on this issue
Obviously I can't speak gospel, but this is what I've worked out over the years:
Geek:
Geeks tend to be very into Gaming, Anime, Cult films, Cult fiction, RPGs, Heavy Metal/Classic Rock - that sort of stuff. I find that most Geeks get very into the things they like and enjoy, and are often very enthusiastic about them. They're also usually very good with technology and philosophy it seems. Geeks argue between themselves on a regular basis on pretty much everything.
I also find that most Geeks are rather intelligent people, and are usually very interested in any subjects they might study at college etc.
Nerds:
Nerds I tend to see as being the ones who are smart, but not amazingly brainy. I tend to associate them with some people I knew from my old school days, the ones who did all their homework, every time. Never once late, always in school. This is of course my perception, so don't be offended by any of this if you consider yourself a 'Nerd'. I sort of see them as knowing a lot of stuff through education alone, just jumping through all the hoops. They do lots of work not because it interests them, but because they feel they should do, they have no passion for their subject.
Although Nerds are generally also into a lot of cult stuff they tend to uber-fanboy it, the type of person that will argue continually over Kirk's haircut. Geeks aren't excused from silly arguments about Star Trek, Star Wars, Heroes, Lost - whatever, but not to the same extent.
Neek/Gerd:
Maybe you see both of these inside you?
I'm a Geek, through and through. I don't think I managed to lay out what I tend to see each 'type' as well as I could have done, but it's a starting point.
If you have different ideas post them and let me know! It's interesting to see what everyone thinks on this issue
