I am attracted to a specific location based more upon my pastimes than my occupation. While I am able to work anywhere, I can only relax where I am. This has two facets. One, I prefer to interact with open-minded people who are willing to challenge themselves and their surroundings. It is quite difficult to discuss prejudice both openly and intelligently with heavy handed bigots. Two, I prefer to live somewhere that supports my hobbies. It is quite difficult to climb mountains, or go ocean kayaking in the Midwest.
In general, I would suggest that cities wishing to attract geek residents should provide easy access to both high tech toys and distractions unrelated to technology entirely. I do not feel it is as important to provide the perfect geek business atmosphere.
Wanting geek businesses is one thing. Wanting geeks to actually take up residence is something else entirely. Cities that wish to attack a geek crowd should take care to make sure they know what they really want.
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I am attracted to a specific location based more upon my pastimes than my occupation. While I am able to work anywhere, I can only relax where I am. This has two facets. One, I prefer to interact with open-minded people who are willing to challenge themselves and their surroundings. It is quite difficult to discuss prejudice both openly and intelligently with heavy handed bigots. Two, I prefer to live somewhere that supports my hobbies. It is quite difficult to climb mountains, or go ocean kayaking in the Midwest.
In general, I would suggest that cities wishing to attract geek residents should provide easy access to both high tech toys and distractions unrelated to technology entirely. I do not feel it is as important to provide the perfect geek business atmosphere.
Wanting geek businesses is one thing. Wanting geeks to actually take up residence is something else entirely. Cities that wish to attack a geek crowd should take care to make sure they know what they really want.