"BLESSED are the geeks, for they will inherit the earth."
It is a slogan I came across on a t-shirt while exploring the city as a way to unwind while the kids were at school; unfortunately, I did not get a chance to photograph it. To be honest, it is more accurate than true. I believe you may have thought that being the class geek, weirdo, or school nerd was a bad thing in high school, but now that you have graduated and gym class is a distant memory, there is a whole world out there for you.
Geekdom in later life can be a positive thing, as it can inspire you to achieve beyond your previous limits.
Geeks are usually known to be extremely passionate with something, an activity or hobby that is not popular among the majority of population. Being a geek is usually associated with high intellectual capacity and special gifts.
A big part of being a geek is having interests that others may not understand or find perplexing, but embracing these things will make you a much happier person. Whether you love to watch geeky TV shows or have a favorite computer game, having a passion and an interest in something will make your life much more fulfilled. It is important to me to share with my kids my geekiness and interests because I want to create a strong bond between a mother and her children. To clarify, I do not force them to be like me; instead, I want them to be the best version of themselves. I simply shared a piece of myself with them as a form of bonding.
Improving yourself through learning is an excellent way to advance in your career and achieve your objectives. Even if you are not the stereotypical geek, having this personality trait can help you achieve your goals. Let me introduce you to some geek friends from outside the country.
"Mags" (not her real name) is from the United States and has been a geek since she was a child. She stated that she is not ashamed to be a geek in front of her peers or in her career as an educator at a state university. She is also a single mother of three children. She did achieve her goals and pursued her higher education with the help of her children, family, and relatives.
Another friend of mine, Dan, is a Canadian writer who has been writing science fiction books for years. What he does is share his ideas and masterpiece in the sci-fi book he wrote. His books are available on Amazon and in hard copy from his home country. He also shares his passion with his wife and his son.
These two people have one thing in common: they are both Geeks, and by that, I mean successful geeks with their own distinct personalities and styles. Even when people see them differently, they simply do not care.
Mark Roeder claims that the emergence of the geek signifies a new stage in human evolution. In his book, Unnatural Selection: Why The Geeks Will Inherit The Earth, he suggests that "the high-tech environment of the Anthropocene favours people with geek-like traits, many of whom are on the autism spectrum, ADHD, or dyslexia. In the past, these individuals might have faced disadvantages, but currently, some of them are able to successfully align with the new technological zeitgeist due to their distinct cognitive traits."
The geek culture of the past ten years has spread like a zombie outbreak, taking over popular media. When I refer to "geek culture," I mean the genres—science fiction, fantasy, and superhero—forms—comics, video games, episodic or serialized stories—and themes—world-building, trivia, and escape—that are typically created by and for nerds. There are distinct patterns in geek media and culture, as well as recurring behaviors in its creation and consumption, that point to a universal geeky individualset.
The geek identity is currently in dispute, with some people being asked to prove their geekery through a set of arbitrary interests or activities that frequently replicate stereotypes rather than recognizing the complex dimensions of geekery. I have been asked why I chose to identify as a geek. Even though I do not actively participate in or have a thorough understanding of many aspects of geek culture as it is commonly understood, I still spend a significant amount of time reading, watching, creating, writing, painting, and mimic cartoons or anime in a geeky setting.
My decision to identify as a geek was influenced by my sense of belonging to the community. To keep my children's smiles and giggles, I spent my weekends watching Dragon Ball Saga or Nickolodeon's Spongebob Squarepants and impersonating Spongebob, Squidward, and Sandy Cheeks, despite the fact that I am an adult 33-year-old who still enjoys this type of stuff… My interests distinguish me from my peers, but as John Scalzi aptly puts it, "It is the sharing that makes geekdom so awesome" (2012). When you meet people who share your interests and want to participate in the fandom as much as you do, you know you have found your people.
Geeky behavior is analogous to running your car's engine in the winter—the machinery needs to be exercised on occasion or it will degrade, not because you are going somewhere.
What do you hope to accomplish in life? Get geeky and go for it.
