Nerd culture is killing intellectualism

Nerd culture is murdering intellectuals

The author reflects on how nerd culture, once a niche interest, has become mainstream, thanks in part to the tech industry's rise and the wealth of its founders. While this has brought benefits like the popularity of sci-fi, it also has downsides: blockbuster movies are now CGI-heavy, and the dominance of nerd tastes may be stifling high culture. The author argues that many nerds, instead of evolving into intellectuals, are drawn to middlebrow entertainment, leaving a gap in serious artistic and intellectual pursuits.