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.|||111833778999914930|||Geeks
cczernia|||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.
Joe|||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.