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Since being a nerd has become cool I don’t like it any more. Big glasses are no longer the indicator of a visual impairment caused by too much reading, and pasty skin is less likely caused by long hours spent in libraries, archives or labs. It’s more likely the result of an overpriced holiday in… Continue reading Pretend less, read more

Published March 15, 2014
Categorized as Comment, Education, News Tagged nerds; nerdiness; maths skills; reading

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