Geek Wisdom, the Sacred Teachings of Nerd Culture
Editor: Stephen H Segal
Rating: 5/5 stars
Reviewer: Cheryl
Who knew that the
secrets of Life could be found in science fiction movies, fantasy novels and
comic books? Geeks did. You don’t just go around quoting lines from
the nerdy reaches of pop culture unless you’ve found something truly worthwhile
therein.
Geek Wisdom
is a collection of essays on the philosophical meaning of some of the most
commonly quoted gems. Each is presented
in a comfortably browsable format that explores the context and the layers of
significance in the quote. They are also
often followed by some bit of trivia you can use to impress your geek
friends. The sources for these
meditations are varied, from television and movies to literature to video games
and internet memes. In general, the
sources are overlooked by the mainstream as being too modern or too fun to hold
any true wisdom. Still, the authors
reveal what fans have known, at least subconsciously, all along. Regardless of
the context, mankind seeks meaning in life and can’t resist sharing what they
find along the way. This book will entertain,
but it will also have you watching the latest sci-fi blockbuster with new eyes.
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