This Nerd Venn Diagram tries to differentiate terms similar to the word “nerd.” Geek, dork, dweeb or nerd? Take it however you want but it’s fun to give it a thought or two.

The three criteria do not need much explanation. Intelligence is how smart a person is. Obsession is the extreme passion for intellectual activities. Social ineptitude pertains to limited social and communication skills.

To be in the diagram, you must possess at least two traits. We would all agree that being intelligent is a good trait. Obsession has a negative connotation but having more knowledge as a result of your obsession is a good thing. Social ineptitude isn’t necessarily bad, but it is stereotyped and perceived as such.

Giving it some thought…

and removing my previously perceived ideas of these words…

A geek is someone who is always on the pursuit of knowledge and has the brains for it. Thus, he learns quickly.

A dork is the kid at the corner, buried in his books. He isn’t noticeably good at anything.

A dweeb is mysterious. You don’t see him study or mingle often but he gets high grades.

A nerd is a smart, talented man. His obsession to learn more leaves him no time to socialize.

For the sake of this post, let’s say that the diagram is true. Which part of the diagram do you belong in? I, myself am at the mid.

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