Comment Re:Stereotypes (Score 1) 334
I think it only fair to point out that using physical appearance to denote "geeks" is stereotypical in itself. To my knowledge "geek" in hacking/Linux world is used to describe a state of mind and a way of employing one's cognizant faculties.
Granted, typical or stereotypical geeks might be lacking in vis-a-vis communication skills or, more accurately, social grace, etc. This, however, does not suffice to say geeks are bad at communicating, nor does lacking social grace, etc. make one a geek.
My point is that the writer of the article advises on nurturing a certain values, such as thinking, problem-solving, creativity. These are, to my opinion, inherent to human nature, and should be condoned to the greatest extent possible.
Whether this is indeed possible is, of course, another question....
Granted, typical or stereotypical geeks might be lacking in vis-a-vis communication skills or, more accurately, social grace, etc. This, however, does not suffice to say geeks are bad at communicating, nor does lacking social grace, etc. make one a geek.
My point is that the writer of the article advises on nurturing a certain values, such as thinking, problem-solving, creativity. These are, to my opinion, inherent to human nature, and should be condoned to the greatest extent possible.
Whether this is indeed possible is, of course, another question....
