I think it only fair to point out that using physical appearance to denote "geeks" is stereotypical in itself. To my knowledge "geek" in hacking/Linux world is used to describe a state of mind and a way of employing one's cognizant faculties.
Granted, typical or stereotypical geeks might be lacking in vis-a-vis communication skills or, more accurately, social grace, etc. This, however, does not suffice to say geeks are bad at communicating, nor does lacking social grace, etc. make one a geek.
My point is that the writer of the article advises on nurturing a certain values, such as thinking, problem-solving, creativity. These are, to my opinion, inherent to human nature, and should be condoned to the greatest extent possible.
Whether this is indeed possible is, of course, another question....
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I think it only fair to point out that using physical appearance to denote "geeks" is stereotypical in itself. To my knowledge "geek" in hacking/Linux world is used to describe a state of mind and a way of employing one's cognizant faculties.
Granted, typical or stereotypical geeks might be lacking in vis-a-vis communication skills or, more accurately, social grace, etc. This, however, does not suffice to say geeks are bad at communicating, nor does lacking social grace, etc. make one a geek.
My point is that the writer of the article advises on nurturing a certain values, such as thinking, problem-solving, creativity. These are, to my opinion, inherent to human nature, and should be condoned to the greatest extent possible.
Whether this is indeed possible is, of course, another question....