Illustration of Derek Powazek by Adam Ellis

News flash: Geeks actually socialize!

I’m just bookmarking this so that next time someone hits me with the ol’ bowling-alone / computers-are-alienating spiel, I can print it out and hit them over the head with it.

CNN: New study shatters Internet ‘geek’ image
LONDON, England (Reuters) — The typical Internet user — far from being a geek — shuns television and actively socializes with friends, a study on surfing habits said on Wednesday.

And the Slashdotters all said in unison: No duh!


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Hi, I’m Derek. I live in San Francisco. I’m the cofounder of Fertile Medium and editor of Fray. I sometimes post things to Flickr and Twitter. My dog’s name is Bug. More.







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