One quibble: some aspects of being a nerd are likely innate, but many are a choice, and being the stereotypical nerd isn't necessarily a lifelong condition. In

One quibble: some aspects of being a nerd are likely innate, but many are a choice, and being the stereotypical nerd isn't necessarily a lifelong condition. In my teens I was very into computers, ham radio, fantasy books, and pretty well typified being a nerd. I became obese and took an unhealthy pleasure in hating the outdoors and thinking anyone who enjoyed exercise was shallow and probably dumb. Then in my late 20s my parents died young, and I snapped out of being so foolish. Maybe if the industry has become less nerdy, part of the cause is some individuals becoming less nerdy as they age?