VT Edition Interview: Dr. David Anderegg on the subject of nerds
Wednesday February 20, 2008
Mitch Wertlieb
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Pity the poor nerd - stereotyped as the gangly guy with the thick glasses and the pocket protector...the awkward girl who'd rather mix chemicals in Science Club than shake pom-poms with the cheerleaders. In the movies, and on television nerds are something of a mystery. But who decides what constitutes nerdiness? Dr. David Anderegg is Professor of Developmental Psychology at Bennington College and a psychotherapist who's worked extensively with children. He's also the author of the book "Nerds: Who They Are and Why We Need More of Them." He spoke with VPR's Mitch Wertlieb about the subject of nerds.
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