Nerd culture is murdering intellectuals
Summary
The article argues that nerd culture rose to cultural dominance through tech wealth and startup success, reshaping entertainment and intellectual life. It notes that while nerds have driven cultural boons, this ascent risks CGI-dominated blockbusters and the marginalization of high culture and serious thought. It calls for nerds to evolve into more refined intellectuals, warning that the ecosystem currently rewards middlebrow culture over deeper inquiry.