<p>This time, we explore the origins of the word 'geek,' its evolution from a negative to a positive term, and discuss why some subjects are more cool than others. We share our own personal geek topics and celebrate how social media and online communities have made it easier to find like-minded people. We argue that passion, knowledge and experience are all critical ingredients within the geek cocktail which may help differentiate between geekiness and professional expertise. Mainly though, this episode highlights the joy of discovering others' geekiness and we encourage our listeners to reflect on their own interests and support others in their passions.</p><br><p>Join the conversation and share your own examples of geekiness by emailing <a href="mailto:[email protected]" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">[email protected]</a> or by leaving us a <a href="https://podcast.sketchplanations.com/voicemail/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">voice note here</a>. Don't forget to check out the episode artwork and visit <a href="https://www.sketchplanations.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">sketchplanations.com</a> for more insightful sketches!</p><br><p><strong>We reference the following in the podcast</strong></p><p>+ Book by Alexandra Robbins: <a href="https://www.abebooks.co.uk/9781401302023/Geeks-Inherit-Earth-Popularity-Quirk-1401302025/plp" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Geeks Shall Inherit The Earth</a></p><p>+ <a href="https://www.investopedia.com/updates/adam-smith-economics/#:~:text=Adam%20Smith%20was%20an%2018th%2Dcentury%20Scottish%20philosopher%3B%20he%20is,%22The%20Wealth%20of%20Nations.%22" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Adam Smith</a> - known as the Father of modern economics.</p><p>+ Jono's sketch on <a href="https://sketchplanations.com/t-shaped-people-need-breadth-and-depth" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">"T-shape" people</a>.</p><p>+ Sketchplanations The Podcast episodes with James Wong; <a href="https://podcast.sketchplanations.com/botany-with-james-wong-part-1/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Part 1</a> & <a href="https://podcast.sketchplanations.com/botany-with-james-wong-part-2/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Part 2</a></p><p>+ Subtly referenced by Jono, a song about artisan crafters whose work might be expensive, but it's expensive for a reason. Song: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B3ktAVDBQiE" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">"It costs that much cos it takes me F-ing hours"</a></p><br><p><br></p><p><strong>Timeline of Topics Discussed</strong></p><p>00:00 Introduction to Sketchplanations Podcast</p><p>01:14 Exploring the Sketch: Everyone's a Geek About Something</p><p>04:21 Personal Geekiness and Social Perceptions</p><p>06:43 The Evolution of the Term 'Geek'</p><p>12:18 Finding Your Tribe in the Digital Age</p><p>23:00 Diving into Copywriting</p><p>23:39 Tom's Passion for Efficiency</p><p>25:53 The Rise of Spreadsheet Geeks</p><p>26:36 Professional Specialisation and Geekiness</p><p>27:54 The Value of Multidisciplinary Teams</p><p>31:36 Personal vs. Professional Geekiness</p><p>33:28 The Intersection of Passion and Geekiness</p><p>35:24 Defining Geekiness</p><p>42:31 Famous Geeks and Their Impact</p><p>44:03 Our own takeaways about Geekdom. </p><br><p>All music on this podcast series is provided by the extremely talented <a href="https://www.franccinelli.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Franc Cinelli</a>.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
