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There will always be a place for those of us who like tinkering with software and/or computer hardware, the nerds. We like using the CLI or Vim or Emacs. We go deep on compilers and PLT. But I personally welcome those who aren't nerds in the same way. I like showing them how to be more efficient in their work, build more robust/reliable software, and helping them understand the job they are doing better. Maybe, I'm nerding out about mentorship but I find it rewarding to help the non-nerd become just a little more nerdy in their career. It's an opportunity not a problem.



Niche and Nerdery is fractal, I find. I also find sharing my findings from exploring random niche corners of obscure topics to be rewarding.




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