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How nerds (almost) took over the world

11 mins | Apr 23, 2023

As cultural institutions compete for eyeballs, they have all become more dependent on the enthusiasm of geeks. Stephen Bush reflects on how the spending power of nerds has given them cultural cachet, but not the respect they deserve.

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