It's interesting how over time this situation has reversed. In the distant past, people hid their computer and technical skills from their peers in order to avo

It's interesting how over time this situation has reversed. In the distant past, people hid their computer and technical skills from their peers in order to avoid the now popular labels like nerd, geek, dork, and similar. This morning while eating breakfast and checking the news on the BBC, there was an advertisement for a new program called, "The Nerdist." --Perceptions and views have certainly changed. Every time a subculture becomes popular and goes mainstream, much is lost. Tech is no exception. When people underestimate me based on my looks or mannerisms, I smile quietly; they just gave me a huge advantage. I now have the luxury of surprising them whenever I want. "YOU'RE a programmer!?" "No, not really... I'm actually technically advanced alien lifeform disguised as a human being, and I'm just here on vacation having fun... By the way, do you want to get probed? Oh, don't looks so concerned! If you say 'no' then I'll make sure you won't remember."