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We're not only interested in it, we often have other interests
'''Geek''' is a designation given to individuals who are percieved as socially inept and/or technically oriented. Such individuals are often only interested in technology and information.
'''Geek''' is a designation given to individuals who are percieved as socially inept and/or technically oriented. Such individuals are often highly interested in technology and information.
Similarly to other phrases applied in a derogatory manner to a group, the application of the term "geek" to a member of the geek community, used in the sense of a technologically competent, or knowledgable, person, has become something of an honor, and self-described geeks are now common. Geeks are often also hackers.
Similarly to other phrases applied in a derogatory manner to a group, the application of the term "geek" to a member of the geek community, used in the sense of a technologically competent, or knowledgable, person, has become something of an honor, and self-described geeks are now common. Geeks are often also hackers.