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The only problem with your classification is that nerd and academic social groups do not have a high enough social standing with normal people to count as elite
by Kaizyn 15y ago
The only problem with your classification is that nerd and academic social groups do not have a high enough social standing with normal people to count as elite. Just try bragging about being a Linux kernel hacker at your next party and see how well that impresses people.
- nitrogen 15y agoJust try bragging about being a Linux kernel hacker at your next party and see how well that impresses people. Hypothetical method: "I write code that powers cell phones, TVs, and web sites across the planet. Chances are good you have something I made in your pocket."
- badclient 15y agoTested to work, sir. When women ask me what I do, I simply tell 'em: I'm a hacker. Or when I did online marketing: I convince old people to buy viagra.
- badclient 15y agoYours is only one way to define elitist. Another definition of elite that doesn't tie it to social class: a group of persons exercising the major share of authority or influence within a larger group