Do "Geeks" have a stronger moral core?

[Michael P]

THIS!!!! Geeks might often think, because they are often smarter (i.e. more informed) means they are more moral. Not true. They can often be arrogant and not willing to truly debate issues; nor will they debate civilly or hide their contempt for views they think are "less intellectual". I find (as a general rule) more enlightenment talking to my coworkers at the gym than my sister's friends at Cambridge.

I wouldn't even say geeks are often smart and well-informed. The spread seems to be about the same as the general population, and I have run into some goddamn MORONS in my time.

[Paradox]

If all the group has in common is "likes certain entertainments", then you're likely to have the same spread as a general population, more or less. Geekery is far less connecting than people want to believe (or the marketing media would have you believe).

[dancj]

Can someone get me a new irony meter? Mine just exploded.

Do you read Jesus and Mo by any chance?

[Michael P]

Do you read Jesus and Mo by any chance?

No, I stole that one from The Simpsons.

[Shellhead]

I wouldn't even say geeks are often smart and well-informed. The spread seems to be about the same as the general population, and I have run into some goddamn MORONS in my time.

Like the OP of this thread, I used to think that comic fans were somewhat more intelligent than the general population. By coincidence, I had that same belief regarding some of my other hobbies and interests. Thanks to internet discussion forums, I now have a more reasonable assessment of my fellow fans. I agree with your assessment that the spread is about the same as the general population.

[Of Atlantis]

Shitty people exist in all forms, despite what certain people would like to have others believe.

No one "group" has moral high ground just because they say they do.

[emac1790]

Shitty people exist in all forms, despite what certain people would like to have others believe.

No one "group" has moral high ground just because they say they do.

I have the moral high ground. Look at how my avatar is dressed. It reeks of high moral standards.

[Of Atlantis]

I have the moral high ground. Look at how my avatar is dressed. It reeks of high moral standards.

Well, it is Prince dressed like 70's Luke Cage so I'll give you that one.

[Ghost]

Geeks tend to associate themselves with higher intelligence and outsider status, which can lead to both arrogance and a lack of empathy. See also: Reddit.

This. Most geeks I know arent the greatest people in the world.

[Mister Mets]

I wouldn't even say geeks are often smart and well-informed. The spread seems to be about the same as the general population, and I have run into some goddamn MORONS in my time.

Keep in mind that two-thirds of Americans can't name a single Supreme Court justice. If half of American geeks can do that, they are more informed on average than the rest of the populace.

http://usnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2012...e-can-you?lite

[John Ossie]

Never mind.

[Handsome men don't lose fights]

Sure, why not?

[PwrdOn]

As long as we're painting with broad strokes, I'd say that the kinds of social anxieties that typically define geeks also tend to make them more emotionally detached and less empathetic toward others, but also less prone to act on their baser impulses. If anything, comics and other geek media tend to glorify heroes who do the exact opposite, and encourage kids to overcome their insecurities to fit more traditional definitions of masculinity.

[Greg]

Due to all the bigotry and discrimination and intolerance when it comes to race and LGBTQ topics when it comes to geekdom, I don't see how this theory has merit.

[Handsome men don't lose fights]

Due to all the bigotry and discrimination and intolerance when it comes to race and LGBTQ topics when it comes to geekdom, I don't see how this theory has merit.

People arguing on an internet forum don't speak for the sensible majority. If they did, they'd dictate policy instead of constantly complaining about it. The more important an issue, the less attention one should pay to the net.