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The Architects of Tomorrow
M Mehran For as long as humanity has existed, there have been people who saw the world differently. They weren’t always the strongest, the loudest, or the most popular—but they were the curious ones, the question-askers, the dreamers who couldn’t rest until they figured out how something worked. Today, we call them geeks. But being a geek isn’t about pocket protectors or thick glasses. It’s not about stereotypes or tired jokes from sitcoms. Being a geek is about passion. It’s about diving so deeply into something—whether it’s computers, comic books, space exploration, or even ancient history—that the rest of the world thinks you’re obsessed. And that obsession, more often than not, is what changes the future. Take, for instance, the story of Maya, a quiet teenager from a small town. While her classmates spent weekends at parties or scrolling endlessly through social media, Maya spent hers assembling miniature robots from scraps she found at the junkyard. She burned her fingers soldering wires, stayed up late testing sensors, and filled notebooks with sketches that looked more like blueprints for a science fiction film. Her parents worried she was “too into it.” Her friends didn’t really get it. But Maya didn’t care. She wasn’t trying to impress anyone—she was trying to build something that mattered. Fast forward ten years, and Maya’s obsession became a breakthrough. She created affordable robotic arms for children with disabilities, devices that once cost thousands but now could be made for a fraction of the price. She changed lives, not because she wanted fame or fortune, but because she loved what she did. That’s what geeks do—they pour themselves into their passions, and in doing so, they push the world forward. The truth is, society has always owed a debt to geeks. Think about it: without the geeks of the past, there would be no internet, no smartphones, no streaming shows, no electric cars. The very things that make modern life possible were once wild ideas, nurtured by people who were laughed at, ignored, or dismissed. Nikola Tesla, who dreamed of wireless electricity. Alan Turing, who cracked codes and laid the foundations of modern computing. Hedy Lamarr, the actress whose “hobby” of tinkering with radio frequencies paved the way for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. None of them fit into the neat little boxes society offered. They were considered strange. And yet, their “strangeness” gave us the future. Today, being a geek has transformed from stigma to superpower. Entire conventions celebrate geek culture, from cosplay and gaming tournaments to panels about artificial intelligence and space travel. Streaming services compete to adapt comic books into billion-dollar franchises. And the once-isolated kid playing video games in their room? They might be tomorrow’s esports champion with millions of fans worldwide. But here’s the thing most people overlook: geeks aren’t defined by what they love, but by how they love it. A geek doesn’t just enjoy something—they live it, breathe it, study it. They’re the ones who notice the details others overlook, who lose track of time when they’re deep in their element. That intensity is what transforms curiosity into creativity, and creativity into innovation. At its heart, being a geek is about courage. It takes courage to say, “Yes, I love this thing, and I don’t care if you think it’s weird.” It takes courage to spend hours, months, or years perfecting something nobody else seems to understand. And it takes courage to keep going when others say, “That’ll never work.” Maya’s story isn’t unique. Every city, every town, every neighborhood has its own hidden geeks—kids sketching comic book heroes, adults experimenting with new recipes, teens building apps in their bedrooms, grandparents restoring old radios in their garages. They may never all become famous, but each of them is building something important: a culture where passion is celebrated instead of mocked. The world desperately needs more of that. Because the challenges we face—climate change, poverty, global health crises—won’t be solved by people who play it safe. They’ll be solved by geeks: the scientists testing new energy solutions, the engineers building smarter technology, the storytellers imagining better futures. So, the next time you find yourself smiling at someone’s “strange obsession,” pause and think. That obsession might be the seed of tomorrow’s biggest breakthrough. That kid designing video game levels might be the next great storyteller. That woman reading four astronomy books in a week might be the one who discovers life beyond Earth. The lesson is simple: never underestimate a geek. Because geeks don’t just adapt to the future. They build it.
By Muhammad Mehranabout a year ago in Geeks
The Quiet Power of Geeks
M Mehran The word geek used to be a label whispered in hallways, tossed like an insult across classrooms, and scribbled in notebooks beside doodles of glasses and calculators. But somewhere along the way, the world shifted. What was once a word meant to exclude has become a badge of honor, a quiet declaration of passion, curiosity, and a refusal to apologize for loving what others might not understand. This story begins in a small, dimly lit bedroom, where a boy named Arman hunched over a desk scattered with wires, circuit boards, and a thick manual on computer coding. His parents worried he was wasting his time, his teachers thought he was distracted, and his classmates dismissed him as “the weird kid who preferred machines to people.” But what they didn’t realize was that Arman wasn’t retreating from the world—he was building one. Every night, when the house fell silent, Arman’s bedroom transformed into a laboratory of imagination. He stayed up past midnight, typing strings of code into an aging computer, teaching himself how to create games and solve problems that had no answers in his schoolbooks. When something failed to work, he didn’t give up; he tinkered, tested, and learned. That stubbornness—the hallmark of a geek—became his superpower. And Arman wasn’t alone. All around the world, in countless bedrooms, libraries, garages, and basements, there were kids like him. Some obsessed over comic books, memorizing the lore of entire universes. Others stayed awake learning the secrets of black holes, or sketching blueprints for robots that might one day walk among us. They were misunderstood, sometimes mocked, often underestimated—but they carried inside them a spark that would change the world. The story of geeks is not one of quiet obsession alone—it is one of transformation. Decades ago, a man named Steve Jobs dropped out of college and tinkered with computers in his garage. Another young man, Bill Gates, spent hours writing code with more excitement than most kids showed for sports. J.K. Rowling, often described as a bookish dreamer, turned her love of storytelling into a cultural phenomenon. What unites them all isn’t luck—it’s that fierce, unshakable love of something bigger than themselves. But here’s the thing: being a geek isn’t limited to science or tech. It’s not just about wires, formulas, or code. A geek is anyone who falls so deeply in love with a subject that they lose themselves in it. It’s the musician who spends hours perfecting a chord progression, the gamer who knows the lore of their favorite franchise better than their own family tree, the historian who lights up when talking about ancient civilizations. Passion is the universal language of geeks. Back in Arman’s story, high school was rough. His classmates threw around jokes about how he’d never fit in. Prom night came and went without an invitation. But years later, while scrolling through his phone, Arman saw those same classmates liking his LinkedIn posts, asking him for advice, and congratulating him on his new tech startup that had just received international recognition. Suddenly, the “weird kid” was the innovator, the leader, the one people admired from a distance. That’s the quiet power of geeks: they’re often underestimated until the moment they transform entire industries, cultures, and lives. In today’s world, being a geek is no longer something to hide. Comic-Con events fill massive arenas with people celebrating superheroes and science fiction. Video games now rival Hollywood blockbusters in both budget and storytelling depth. Shows once considered “niche” are global hits, and technology has become the backbone of nearly every aspect of life. The geeks, it turns out, didn’t just inherit the Earth—they rewired it. Yet, the true magic of geeks lies not in their achievements, but in their way of seeing the world. Where others see problems, geeks see puzzles. Where most shrug and say “that’s impossible,” geeks lean closer and whisper, “what if?” That mindset—equal parts curiosity and determination—is what has given us everything from electric cars to medical breakthroughs, from the internet to the smartphones we can’t imagine living without. And still, the world needs more of them. More kids willing to spend hours experimenting instead of scrolling. More adults unafraid to chase their obsessions, even if others roll their eyes. More people brave enough to say, “Yes, I’m a geek—and proud of it.” So maybe the next time you see someone lost in their passion—whether they’re coding, sketching, writing, gaming, or studying galaxies billions of light-years away—you’ll recognize what they really are: a dreamer, a builder, a pioneer. Arman’s story, like the story of so many geeks, reminds us of something simple but powerful: the world doesn’t move forward because of those who follow the rules; it moves forward because of those who dare to obsess, explore, and create. And maybe, just maybe, the world’s future lies in the hands of the very people once called “weird.” Because being a geek isn’t about exclusion anymore—it’s about passion. It’s about building, dreaming, imagining. It’s about rewriting the word itself into something beautiful. And in that sense, we are all geeks of something.
By Muhammad Mehranabout a year ago in Geeks
Haunted Hotel (2025)
Netflix's latest animated venture, "Haunted Hotel," arrives with considerable pedigree behind it—created by Matt Roller (a writer from "Rick and Morty") and executive produced by Dan Harmon himself. Yet despite its impressive creative lineage and promising premise, the series struggles to establish its own distinct identity in an increasingly crowded field of adult animated comedies.
By Parsley Rose about a year ago in Geeks
Explaining My Thoughts and Concerns for the Upcoming 51st Season of "Saturday Night Live"
I've known about Saturday Night Live since I was a kid, and it wasn't until my early teens that I started watching on NBC. By then, the known core group wasn't there anymore. People like Adam Sandler, David Spade, and Chris Rock were out of there and doing other things. On a sad note, SNL legends like Chris Farley and Phil Hartman left this world; the latter in the near end of 1997 and the former just five months later.
By Clyde E. Dawkinsabout a year ago in Geeks
The Karens Are Coming, The Karens Are Coming
My, oh, my! The following story isn't a surprise to many people. During the 2020 global pandemic, a group of women who harass and falsely accuse others of doing mundane or ordinary things were known as Karens. Fast forward to now, a recent incident at a baseball game and a woman at the center of it is now a Halloween costume. Spirit Halloween is selling it at their stores. It includes a Phillies Jersey, stolen baseball, and bad attitude. Not included: an apology, as it was stated on the package. When you become the butt of all jokes and go viral, chances are a Halloween costume will be made and sold to thousands, even millions of people. Many of you already know the story about the woman I'm about to discuss, but just in case you haven't, here it is.
By Mark Wesley Pritchard about a year ago in Geeks
Noy Marom, New York City Based Actress, Continues Path of Success with Theatrical Reading
An artists journey is a challenging one, but with great passion and talent there’s always a way. Still, some take shortcuts and such circumventions has Noy Marom asking an age old question. “How far will people go to find success,” said the actress. And it’s also the subject of new play that hopes to find a home in the NYC theatre scene.
By Rich Monettiabout a year ago in Geeks
Blossoming Hope Through "Myth, Magic & Mystery"
Make the impossible possible. Voices of Hope is excited for audiences to attend its 16th annual fall gala, “Myth, Magic & Mystery,” on Saturday, Oct. 4 at 8:00 p.m. The evening will be filled with Broadway music, stories, and dance.
By Marielle Sabbagabout a year ago in Geeks
Cottagecore Meets Modern: How to Avoid Looking Like You’re in a Costume
There’s no denying the charm of cottagecore—it’s whimsical, romantic, and rooted in nostalgia for simpler times. But let’s be honest: as dreamy as a flowy cottagecore dress looks in a field of wildflowers, styling it for everyday life can sometimes feel tricky. No one wants to step into a café looking like they’re headed to a Renaissance fair (unless that’s the actual plan). The key? Balancing those fairytale vibes with modern staples so you feel stylish, not costumed.
By Aditya Agarwalabout a year ago in Geeks
Wrestlepalooza Predictions: Predicting Every Win, Loss & Surprise
Wrestlepalooza is only days away, and excitement is building. Scheduled for Saturday, this event is shaping up to be one of WWE’s biggest spectacles of the year. Fightful Select has even reported that the company hopes Wrestlepalooza can serve as a “WrestleMania surrogate” in years when the flagship event is held overseas, like it will in 2027.
By Lawrence Leaseabout a year ago in Geeks
Fallout: New Division
Piper sat at her old rusty workbench table covered in old newsprint with Headlines about The Wonderer scattered through the pile slowly building around the surface of the table. Her darkened, sunkened, exhausted eyes reflected the soft glow of the candle light as it danced to its melted wax as it dripped over a few of the browning paper. The dust lay stilled and Cloudy around the room. Piper had noticed that she was out of catfood.
By Parsley Rose about a year ago in Geeks
Sinners
As always I am behind on my movie watching but one of my most anticipated titles this year was Sinners. Not only did I hear nothing but wonderful things about it upon its release but it stars Michael B Jordan and Hailee Steinfeld, both of whom I love. I think Ryan Coogler is an incredible director so this was one that I was happy to check off the list.
By Alexandrea Callaghanabout a year ago in Geeks
Jimmy Kimmel Salary, Net Worth, and ABC Suspension Explained. AI-Generated.
Jimmy Kimmel Salary, Net Worth, and ABC Suspension Explained Jimmy Kimmel has been a household name in late-night television since Jimmy Kimmel Live! premiered on ABC in 2003. For over 20 years, his witty monologues and celebrity interviews have kept viewers entertained. But in 2025, the host found himself at the center of controversy after making comments about the tragic death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The backlash led ABC to suspend the show indefinitely, raising questions about Kimmel’s future — and his earnings. Why Did ABC Suspend Jimmy Kimmel Live!? During his September 15 opening monologue, Jimmy Kimmel criticized how some conservatives responded to Kirk’s death. He accused “many in MAGA land” of trying to use the tragedy for political gain and claimed they were attempting to frame the suspect, 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, as anything but “one of their own.” The remarks quickly went viral and sparked anger from conservative groups. ABC confirmed the show would be “pre-empted indefinitely.” Nexstar, which owns several ABC affiliates across the country, also stopped airing Jimmy Kimmel Live!, stating that it “strongly objects” to Kimmel’s comments. Adding fuel to the fire, FCC chairman Brendan Carr praised Nexstar’s move, while former President Donald Trump celebrated the suspension on social media, calling it “Great for America.” Jimmy Kimmel’s Salary at ABC One of the biggest questions fans are asking is: how much does Jimmy Kimmel earn? According to multiple reports, Kimmel’s ABC salary is about $15 million per year for hosting Jimmy Kimmel Live!. Some outlets suggest the figure may be closer to $16 million annually, factoring in bonuses and additional payments. This places Kimmel among the top earners in late-night television, alongside names like Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Fallon. His high paycheck reflects both his long career and the show’s importance to ABC’s lineup. Jimmy Kimmel’s Net Worth Over the years, Jimmy Kimmel has built an impressive fortune beyond his hosting salary. His income also comes from producing, acting, and other entertainment projects. As of 2025, his net worth is estimated at $50 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. This wealth highlights his success as not just a host but also as a major figure in the entertainment industry. Even with his show suspended, Kimmel’s financial future remains secure. What’s Next for Jimmy Kimmel? The suspension of Jimmy Kimmel Live! has left viewers wondering about the show’s future. ABC has not announced whether or when the program will return. With Nexstar pulling episodes from its stations, the pause appears more serious than a short break. However, Kimmel’s long history in late-night television and his loyal fan base could work in his favor. If ABC decides to bring him back, he still has the influence and popularity to keep audiences tuning in. Key Takeaway Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension from ABC has created headlines across the country. While the controversy has put his show’s future at risk, his financial success is undeniable. With an annual salary of around $15 million and a net worth of $50 million, Kimmel remains one of the richest late-night hosts in America. Whether or not Jimmy Kimmel Live! returns, his impact on late-night TV — and his fortune — are here to stay.
By Farhan Khanabout a year ago in Geeks
