If you haven’t yet read Why Nerds Are Unpopular, go do so now.
It’s an excellent article, and I’m not just saying that because I agree with him so strongly. I do think that he’s missing what is, to me, the next logical step in his train of thought—homeschooling and other individualized educational options are simply healthier for everyone. Nerds or not, being educated as an individual is simply far more reasonable than the “fit into this mold” sort of education that’s come to be the norm.