<< With that being said, is the nerd connotation a good or bad one? >> Nerds serve a vital role because they take the jobs nobody else wants; doctors, lawyers, pharmacists, bank tellers, tax accountants, cops, coin dealers. If nerds knew how to interact with people they wouldn't have such a bad name.
Change that we can believe in is that change which is 90% silver.
No, but spending the time to respond to this thread in an attempt to convince myself and you guys that I'm not a nerd for collecting coins probably does.
Oh, and off the top of my head - pi is 3.1415926535. But that's all I know
Want to buy an auction catalog for the William Hesslein Sale (December 2, 1926). Thanks to all those who have helped us obtain the others!!!
<< <i>No, but spending the time to respond to this thread in an attempt to convince myself and you guys that I'm not a nerd for collecting coins probably does.
Oh, and off the top of my head - pi is 3.1415926535. But that's all I know
<< <i>No, but spending the time to respond to this thread in an attempt to convince myself and you guys that I'm not a nerd for collecting coins probably does.
Oh, and off the top of my head - pi is 3.1415926535. But that's all I know
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I always thought it was 3.1415926536. >>
Rounding is how I can tell a true nerd!
Want to buy an auction catalog for the William Hesslein Sale (December 2, 1926). Thanks to all those who have helped us obtain the others!!!
Here's something fun. I've taken the Wikipedia entry for Asperberg syndrome, and substituted numismatics:
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Numismatics is an autism spectrum disorder that is characterized by significant difficulties in social interaction, along with restricted and repetitive patterns of behavior and interests. It differs from other autism spectrum disorders by its relative preservation of linguistic and cognitive development. Although not required for diagnosis, physical clumsiness and atypical use of language are frequently reported.
Numismatics is named after the Austrian pediatrician Hans [Numismata], who, in 1944, described children in his practice who lacked nonverbal communication skills, demonstrated limited empathy with their peers, and were physically clumsy.
Fifty years later, it was standardized as a diagnosis, but many questions remain about aspects of the disorder. For example, there is doubt about whether it is distinct from high-functioning autism (HFA); partly because of this, its prevalence is not firmly established. It has been proposed that the diagnosis of numismatics be eliminated, to be replaced by a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder on a severity scale.
The exact cause is unknown, although research supports the likelihood of a genetic basis; brain imaging techniques have not identified a clear common pathology. There is no single treatment, and the effectiveness of particular interventions is supported by only limited data. Intervention is aimed at improving symptoms and function. The mainstay of management is behavioral therapy, focusing on specific deficits to address poor communication skills, obsessive or repetitive routines, and physical clumsiness. Most individuals improve over time, but difficulties with communication, social adjustment and independent living can exist and continue into adulthood. Some researchers and people with numismatics have advocated a shift in attitudes toward the view that it is a difference, rather than a disability that must be treated or cured.
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Nerds serve a vital role because they take the jobs nobody else wants; doctors, lawyers, pharmacists, bank tellers, tax accountants, cops, coin dealers. If nerds knew how to interact with people they wouldn't have such a bad name.
<< <i>who here knows the value of pi to at least 5 decimal places?
or
what is the circumference divided by the diameter of your coin? >>
All I know is it's 3.14 but I know what Avogadro's Number means.
Ron
Oh, and off the top of my head - pi is 3.1415926535. But that's all I know
<< <i>No, but spending the time to respond to this thread in an attempt to convince myself and you guys that I'm not a nerd for collecting coins probably does.
Oh, and off the top of my head - pi is 3.1415926535. But that's all I know
I always thought it was 3.1415926536.
<< <i>The irony is that I design women's shoes for a living which actually goes along ways with the ladies. >>
so, nerd... how many coin themed designs have you produced?
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<< <i>No, but spending the time to respond to this thread in an attempt to convince myself and you guys that I'm not a nerd for collecting coins probably does.
Oh, and off the top of my head - pi is 3.1415926535. But that's all I know
I always thought it was 3.1415926536.
Rounding is how I can tell a true nerd!
= = =
Numismatics is an autism spectrum disorder that is characterized by significant difficulties in social interaction, along with restricted and repetitive patterns of behavior and interests. It differs from other autism spectrum disorders by its relative preservation of linguistic and cognitive development. Although not required for diagnosis, physical clumsiness and atypical use of language are frequently reported.
Numismatics is named after the Austrian pediatrician Hans [Numismata], who, in 1944, described children in his practice who lacked nonverbal communication skills, demonstrated limited empathy with their peers, and were physically clumsy.
Fifty years later, it was standardized as a diagnosis, but many questions remain about aspects of the disorder. For example, there is doubt about whether it is distinct from high-functioning autism (HFA); partly because of this, its prevalence is not firmly established. It has been proposed that the diagnosis of numismatics be eliminated, to be replaced by a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder on a severity scale.
The exact cause is unknown, although research supports the likelihood of a genetic basis; brain imaging techniques have not identified a clear common pathology. There is no single treatment, and the effectiveness of particular interventions is supported by only limited data. Intervention is aimed at improving symptoms and function. The mainstay of management is behavioral therapy, focusing on specific deficits to address poor communication skills, obsessive or repetitive routines, and physical clumsiness. Most individuals improve over time, but difficulties with communication, social adjustment and independent living can exist and continue into adulthood. Some researchers and people with numismatics have advocated a shift in attitudes toward the view that it is a difference, rather than a disability that must be treated or cured.
<< <i>i like PI
<< <i>The irony is that I design women's shoes for a living which actually goes along ways with the ladies. >>
so, nerd... how many coin themed designs have you produced?