Does it hurt to be a nerd?

    Nerds and geeks provide fodder for endless jokes – but a new book by Dr. David Anderegg claims these labels are deeply hurtful.WHYY’s Behavioral health reporter Maiken Scott spoke with psychologist Dan Gottlieb about stereotypes against nerds, and how they affect people.

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