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The word “nerd” has changed a lot in the last few years, evolving from a derogatory term meant to skewer uncool or out-of-touch individuals to a more value-neutral (and sometimes even positive) ...

I am a nerd in the more general sense of the word. According to Merriam-Webster, a nerd is “a person who is very interested in technical subjects, computers, etc.” Now, that doesn't sound so bad, does ...