Quote Originally Posted by burnable
Am I just a total nerd for wanting to expand my mind in this way, despite being surrounded by the ignorant?"
Lol, in all fairness, no one goes to parties to "expand their mind" like you described. Parties are parties. You're not a nerd for wanting to expand your mind at all, just don't go to a social setting like a party and expect people to open up to you about their views on 16th Century Roman culture. Now if everyone is tripping balls, then have at it! And just b/c people don't see and do things like you doesn't make them ignorant. Quit throwing that word out there so much. Use your intellect to "educate" others, not put them down. It's a gift. Share it! Everyone needs an open mind, eh?

Don't read into any of the above as an attack, please. Just throwing my 2 cents out there b/c I find your views on a lot of things very interesting. Either take it to heart or ignore it. Your call. Have a good day