“America Needs Its Nerds”‚ by Leonid Fridman‚ analyzes American society’s approach on how it views its intellectuals. In the following passage‚ Fridman describes how American society should stop looking down on academically serious people‚ by calling them “nerds” and “geeks”. Instead‚ these individuals should be treated with more respect. Also‚ he explains in the passage how Americans stress being social and athletic‚ rather than being intellectually adroit. Fridman develops his argument that America
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first century athletes are recognized more and treated better than someone who is just an ordinary student or a person who is considered a “smart kid‚” or “nerd.” Just like Leonid Fridman states in “America Needs its Nerds‚” “Nerds are ostracized while athletes are idolized.” (Fridman‚ P. 256) Fridman states that he was what is now considered a nerd Media rarely reports on the person who made a cure for a medical condition‚ someone who starts a new business or enterprise or build ground breaking technology
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published in 1990‚ has managed to erroneously place itself amongst the multitude of scholarly articles. The article “America Needs Its Nerds” lacks validity behind its central claim due to the fact that its supporting evidence is wrongly based on misconceptions‚ generalizations‚ assumptions‚ and unfair comparisons. Leonid Fridman‚ writer of “America Needs Its Nerds‚” is correct in his message that Americans should treat intellectualism with greater respect‚ but presumptuous statements make his argument
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Freaks and Geeks is a TV show that takes place in 1980 Michigan following the freaks and geeks of William McKinley High School. In the first episode “Pilot”‚ we follow Lindsay and Sam Weir‚ sister and brother who are both students of McKinley. Lindsay‚ who is struggling with her grandma’s death‚ quits being a mathlete to start hanging out with Daniel and his friends‚ the “freaks”. While Sam is being terrorized by his bully‚ Alan‚ and is desperate for his friends to stand up for him. We watch as Lindsay
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than a year‚ I have had an internship at a makerspace called The Geek Group. Its mission is to provide for those who want it a means of learning and making whatever they want. The Geek Group is a non-profit organization that aims to let people make stuff that they couldn’t otherwise by providing experienced assistance and equipment not widely available‚ from power tools to CNC machines. Nowhere else on Earth can people just walk into a building and use 144 million watts of pure electricity
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Another reason blerds need their own word is because of the racism they experience in the black and nerd communities. Though nerds seem to be kind‚ some become ¨the deepest sexists‚ racists and homophobes when they have the luxury of anonymity and a “safe” setting.¨ (Is Nerd Culture A Haven For Racist & Sexist Attitudes?). A lot of white nerds are racist behind closed doors making it hard for nonwhite nerds to feel included. A majority of blerds represent a part of the black community that was not raised
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Through Free Geek’s green mission‚ you have brought together hundreds of diverse volunteers (500-600 active). The passionate people you have brought together have gained valuable skills and have improved their ability to unleash the awesome power of digital solutions. You empower the Portland community through generous hardware grants‚ giving qualifying community change organizations the technology they need to continue their mission of goodwill. Volunteering at Free Geek is a rewarding experience‚ and
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Geek Squad is a subsidiary of best buy company that provides technical supports services to residential and business around the world. They are the first company who provides national 24-hour technical supports service via remote access on Internet. Their unique business style and market strategy keep the business growing rapidly. By the SWOT analysis‚ it seems Geek Squad is in a very good business shape‚ they should keep it up with more improvement on their service quality and try to expend the
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• In your opinion‚ what are the specific key environmental forces that created an opportunity for your company? Best Buy was founded on technological advancement which at a time when people were not conversant with technology. The company identified this niche and capitalized on helping people with electronics. Consequently‚ the company realized that consumers were willing to pay in return of technical advice on their equipment. Greek Squad was the technical wing that was and is to this date designated
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and starts to unpack her backpack. "I thought that was you‚ Chase‚" she leans in and snickers. "Or should I call you I call you Geek Girl? No matter how much you try to change your appearance‚ you’ll still be known as Geek Girl at summer camp." "Yeah‚ it’s me‚" I say weakly. I can feel my face burning up. Drew leans in even closer. "You know‚ camp gossip lasts all year long. All I have to do is post a message about you online and all of Camp Evergreen will know of all the fun we’ll
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