Geeks
Hah. There is hope.
But being a philosophy geek has some serious downsides. In the article they talk about how geeks tend to rake in the dough. Philosophy doesn’t exactly pay out the nose. Plus, a lot of people are confused or annoyed by philosophy. I can’t tell you the number of times a girl’s eyes gloss over when I start talking about epistemology. Some are downright hostile to it. One ex-girlfriend would actually turn up the car radio when I started talking about that stuff.
Imagine the self-doubt of a drama student, without the “HEY! LOOK AT ME!” attitude. Mixed with an inability to stop worrying about whether there’s a distinction between the brain and mind or whether utilitarianism can encourage authoritarianism. And don’t get me started about religion.
And with me, choices of conversation include that and video editing. Take your pick.
June 10th, 2005 at 10:21 am
What, gaming is no longer a choice
I have no problem talking philosophy as long as you leave the buzz words out and don’t mind constant questions.
June 10th, 2005 at 12:50 pm
I’m not sure that gamers really qualify as “geeks”. I mean, sure, many gamers are geeks, but there’s plenty of gamers that aren’t. Many of them are in fact wankers.
I don’t use many philosophical buzz words, do I? I suppose it depends on who I talk to.
February 20th, 2006 at 11:55 am
I feel sorry for folks who cant discuss philosophy with people. I suggest you join a philosophy forum to vent the instinct, or else learn to render stuff quickly in layman’s terms (practically impossible, unless under the influence).
‘Buzzwords’ is a silly word. Philosophy uses jargon for a reason, otherwise you dont know what people are arguing for without lengthy explanations every time they use a term.
There are dictionaries of philosophy, and besides, a quick look on wikipedia will solve all.