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'''Geek''' is a designation given to individuals who are percieved as socially inept.  Such individuals are often only interested in technology and information.

'''Geek''' is a designation given to individuals who are percieved as socially inept.  Such individuals are often only 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]].

A community has also grown up around geekdom. One of the benefits of this is that it allows social success for many geeks, something that has been traditionally difficult for them.

A community has also grown up around geekdom. One of the benefits of this is that it allows social success for many geeks, something that has been traditionally difficult for them.

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[[category:psychology]]