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- Nerd culture has become mainstream, with Marvel movies making characters like Thanos known to wider audiences.
- The rise of nerd culture is tied to economic success: nerds got rich through tech companies and startups, driving cultural mimicry.
- Nerds dominate culture due to their spending power and the wealth generated by tech, leading to a culture centered on fantasy and nostalgia.
- This dominance stifles intellectualism, as many nerds remain trapped in middlebrow fantasy rather than pursuing high art or abstract thought.