Is Google a Monopoly? A Historical Perspective [Infographic]

Is Google a Monopoly? A Historical Perspective [Infographic]

Geek Pronunciation Guide - 21 Tough Words | Geekosystem

Geek Pronunciation Guide - 21 Tough Words | Geekosystem

Is there such a thing as privacy on the internet?

Evolution of Geek

Geeks
(Source: http://www.myextralife.com/56geeks/images/two-dudes-front.jpg)

What does it mean to be a geek? Geek used to mean unfashionable or socially inept person. The word geek is derived from the Low German word "geck", meaning "crazy". The new meaning of geek is a person devoted to a particular interest. I am wondering: Doesn't this definition of geek make everybody a geek? Doesn't everybody have a special interest in something? Or, as Aristotle said: We are what we repeatedly do.

There are many different types of geeks. Here is a list of 56 different types of geeks (and counting).

56 Geeks by Scott Johnson
(Source: http://www.myextralife.com/56geeks/images/2086153791_3c96f62bf7_b.jpg)

Flowtown created this great flowchart about the evolution of the geek.

Evolution of Geek (by Flowtown)
[Source: http://www.flowtown.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/ft-geek-10-20-1-520x1272.jpg]

I am not sure using these geek hand signs will make you look any cooler. :)

Geek Hand Signs (by Joey DeVilla)

[Source: http://www.joeydevilla.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2008/05/geek_gang_signs.jpg]

What is the difference between a geek, a nerd, a dork and a dweeb?

The difference between Geek, Nerd, Dork, and Dweeb
[Source: http://www.geeksaresexy.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/nerd-venn-diagram.jpg]

Another attempt to define geek:

What is a Geek
[Source: http://geek.travel/sites/geek.travel/files/image/geek.png]

Here is a tribute to female geek and gamer girls (by the band Team Unicorn, with special appearances by a rapping Seth Green, Battlestar Galactica's Katee Sackhoff and Stan Lee).



Another classification of geeks (but classified under "nerds"):

Know your Geeks
[Source: http://www.likecool.com/Style/TShirt/Know%20Your%20Nerds/Know-Your-Nerds_1.jpg]

As geek traits are becoming more mainstream, some people ask if "Geek is going extinct?" - Read discussion here.

Where do the terms "geek" and "nerd" come from? See here to learn about the origins of geek and nerd.

XKCD summarized the difference between geeks and nerds in his own way:

The difference between nerds and geeks
[Source: http://imgs.xkcd.com/comics/geeks_and_nerds.png]

This infograph offers a different comparison between geeks and nerds.

Geeks vs Nerds
[Source: http://www.mastersinit.org/geeks-vs-nerds/geek-nerd.jpg]

Funny geek hierarchy chart: Which geeks consider themselves less geeky than other geeks.

What do different geeks think of one another?

Geek Hierarchy Chart
[Source: http://fastcache.gawkerassets.com/assets/images/8/2008/08/the-geek-hierarchy-chart-2.0-abridged.gif]

You might also be interested in the Geek Maslow pyramid of needs and the Evolution of Geek.

Geek Flowchart
Source: http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/2008/03/09/opinion/09opart.large.gif]

Geek Maslow Pyramid of Needs:

Geek Maslow Pyramid of Needs
[Source: http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lgfawrIaP41qafy0lo1_500.jpg]

Diagram of Geek Culture:

Diagram of Geek Culture
[Source: http://www.geeksaresexy.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/tumblr_lmszv7Bzv61qbtr75o1_1280.jpg]

Infograph about Facebook Game Statistics

50% of all Facebook users play games on Facebook, 69% of them are female. All together, Facebook gamers spent 927 MILLION hours per month playing online games in Facebook! Mind-boggling!!

Click on the picture to see the whole infograph.

Internet about to hit 2 billion users - CNN.com

According to a report out Tuesday, there will be 2 billion Web dwellers by the end of this year. Much of the big number can be attributed to internet growth in developing countries. However, only about 8 percent of the world will have broadband access this year. Internet about to hit 2 billion users - CNN.com

Internet usage, especially of new tools, can be categorized into four groups:

http://www.interactionarchitect.com/articles/article20001122.htm

Why Scientists Should Read Science Fiction

Hannah Waters wrote an interesting essay about why scientist should read science fiction. Science fiction authors often image future scientific developments. Looking at science fiction from the past provides historic insight into earlier visions. Science fiction is also a source of "scientific knowledge" for many non-scientists - so scientists should be aware of the ideas presented in those media.

Why Scientists Should Read Science Fiction | Culturing Science – biology as relevant to us earthly beings

Infograph: The true size of Africa

Most people struggle to accurately describe the size of Africa. This infograph illustrates how Africa compares to different countries.

See infograph in high resolution here.

Infograph (by Rob Beeson) distinguishing seven types of gamers

Infographic, entitled The Gamer Brain: The science and the stories behind a Gamer's brain, distinguishes seven different types of gamers, their motivation for playing, and what brain parts are activated.

A Gamer's Brain- By Rob Beeson

View more documents from Rob Beeson.

STEM Education Has Little to Do With Flowers (NYTimes article)

The NY Times posted an entertaining discussion on the origins (and confusions around) of the term STEM (=science technology engineering and math) education.

Basics - STEM Education Has Little to Do With Flowers - NYTimes.com

Microsoft LightSpace creates a Surface interface on any table

http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/04/microsoft-lightspace-brings-surface-plus-shadows-to-any-table/

Engaged posted an interesting article about new technology LightSpace from the Microsoft Labs. By using a projector, it is possible to create an interactive interface on a regular table. This opens fascinating possibilities for collaborative work in offices and classrooms.

What all the hard work in science and technology is ultimately used for.

Combining centuries of hard work in research in science, math, and technology to be able to play.... Asteroids?? :)

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