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Geek wisdom : the sacred teachings of nerd culture / edited by Stephen H. Segal ; with commentary by Zaki Hasan ... [et al.] ; illustrations by Mario Zucca.
Publication details: Philadelphia, PA : Quirk Books, c2011.Description: 223 p. : ill. ; 19 cmContent type:- text
- unmediated
- volume
- 9781594745270 :
- 1594745277 :
- PN6084.C556 G44 2011
Contents:
Summary: Computer nerds are our titans of industry; comic-book superheroes are our Hollywood idols; the Internet is our night on the town. Clearly, geeks know something about life in the 21st century that other folks don't something we all can learn from.
A note on spoliers -- My name is Inigo Montoya (wisdom about the self) -- Form feet and legs (wisdom about relationships) -- We are all individuals (wisdom about humankind) -- Knowing is half the battle (wisdom about conflict) -- Billions and billions (wisdom about the universe) -- In the year 2525 (wisdom about the future).
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| PN 6081 .P35 1991 The penguin dictionary of quotations / | PN 6081 .P52 1993 Phillips' book of great thoughts, funny sayings : a stupendous collection of quotes, quips, epigrams, witticisms, and humorous comments : for personal enjoyment and ready reference / | PN 6081 .W43x 1980 Who said that? : quotations and potted biographies of famous people / | PN 6084 .C556 G44 2011 Geek wisdom : the sacred teachings of nerd culture / | PN 6084 .C556 W66 1989 Words of wisdom : more good advice / | PN 6084 .O3 Q68 2000 Quotations for all occasions / | PN 6084 .R3 G73 2002 Great quotations on religious freedom / |
Includes bibliographical references and index.
A note on spoliers -- My name is Inigo Montoya (wisdom about the self) -- Form feet and legs (wisdom about relationships) -- We are all individuals (wisdom about humankind) -- Knowing is half the battle (wisdom about conflict) -- Billions and billions (wisdom about the universe) -- In the year 2525 (wisdom about the future).
Computer nerds are our titans of industry; comic-book superheroes are our Hollywood idols; the Internet is our night on the town. Clearly, geeks know something about life in the 21st century that other folks don't something we all can learn from.
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