THE WEIRD NERD COMES WITH TRADE-OFFS

Summary from the TLDR Web Dev newsletter

Katalin Karikó, a Nobel Prize winner, faced criticism for expressing her dislike for the political aspect of academia, highlighting the challenges faced by "Weird Nerds" in such environments. “Weird Nerds” have an unyielding devotion to Truth, often placing it above social graces or conventional norms. These individuals usually have unique talents and intellectual courage, but struggle with the social and political aspects of academic life. A lack of "Weird Nerd-friendly" environments can hinder their contributions and potentially lead to a loss of valuable talent.