There are some that think Geeks will one day rule the world. After all we are the backbone of the modern technological economy.
But that's not how it would really go.
"We are the GoEU, the Geeks of Earth United. We have now taken control of your infrastructure. Surrender now, or suffer our wrath! These are our demands: #0 Bring back the original Star Wars Episode IV. #1 . . "
"Hello, this is the President of the United States. Our esteemed nation will be only too happy to listen to your quite reasonable demands. But, first, may I say one thing?"
"Of course. We, your new Techno Overlords, are a benevolent and merciful ruling body. Say your piece."
"Thank you so much. Look! iPods for everybody!"
"Shiny!"
And that's the end of that.
But that's not how it would really go.
"We are the GoEU, the Geeks of Earth United. We have now taken control of your infrastructure. Surrender now, or suffer our wrath! These are our demands: #0 Bring back the original Star Wars Episode IV. #1 . . "
"Hello, this is the President of the United States. Our esteemed nation will be only too happy to listen to your quite reasonable demands. But, first, may I say one thing?"
"Of course. We, your new Techno Overlords, are a benevolent and merciful ruling body. Say your piece."
"Thank you so much. Look! iPods for everybody!"
"Shiny!"
And that's the end of that.