Men in the nerdlier professions tend to be atheists. They are the ones who study the logical subjects but yet still have the instincts of any normal human being. Sadly, they don't get the exposure needed to learn as much about women as they do about computers, computer games, and whatever science they love because women are typically discouraged from them even today. (We also develop language skills earlier, possibly to the detriment of the parts of the brain necessary for science)
So... anywho, having observed Elevatorgate and contributed my two cents, I had some deja vu while reading this essay:
http://www.doctornerdlove.com/2011/11/nerds-and-male-privilege/
Completely different corner of geekdom, completely similar issues. A brilliant, brilliant essay, from a man who "gets it." Highly recommended.
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