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Self proclaimed geeks are often the least tech savvy. They just collect and consume they are passionate about their hobbies but they stay on the surface level. Unlike a nerd who deep dives into material and becomes a knowledgeable expert.
A nerd is someone who buys all game consoles and a new phone every year.
A geek is someone who owns more than 2 board games besides Catan and Uno.
A hacker though, that's someone who can vibe code an app.