Cool Nerds or Cultural Psy-Op? | Peasant Radio #05

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A recent social media situation showed that even reasonable people now view a once derogatory term, "nerd", as a positive. What does it say about our culture when words meant to denote negative qualities become positive?

We're looking at the history of "nerd" and whether it spells out a much bigger problem of cultural decline.

◬ In this episode:

⋗ How "nerd" has changed from a negative to positive meaning
⋗ Analyzing Bill Nye and other "cool nerds" like Elon Musk
⋗ "Cool nerds" as a microcosm of cultural over-correction
⋗ The consequences of subverting traditional values unthinkingly
⋗ Nietzsche's criticism of a culture that idolizes meekness

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