I haven’t seen the video, but the idea that Nerd Life is better, I think, means that having an active curiosity, and seeking to understand the world around you, is the best way to live. It’s about a mindset, not a culture. I don’t now.

The active curiosity and desire to understand the world I like. The “I am this way [in this case, curious] and you are not so therefore I am better” mindset is what I have issues with.