Tech Worker Stereotypes

The cluster centers on perceptions and stereotypes of people in the tech industry, including views from insiders and outsiders about social awkwardness, close-mindedness, homogeneity, and distinctions between 'tech bros' and genuine technologists.

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PHD SFBAY dot.com GP HN xkcd.com SV tech people tech tech industry industry techies tech world bros technology ageism air force

Sample Comments

haberman Nov 22, 2017 View on HN

How does the tech industry disparage those people?

seanmcdirmid May 30, 2019 View on HN

That’s anecdotal, but I’m willing to bet the typical technologist is not like your peers.

ffrryuu Nov 5, 2013 View on HN

Tech people tends to be close minded.

majewsky Jan 11, 2019 View on HN

This is how ordinary people see tech people.

411111111111111 Dec 20, 2020 View on HN

People in tech usually don't either.

rockemsockem Jul 19, 2025 View on HN

Idk I feel like there are a lot of non-technical people who work in tech here now.

BurningFrog May 12, 2019 View on HN

Why would you think "people in tech" are some homogenous group to generalize about?

brrrrr1 Mar 15, 2020 View on HN

Just because someone works with tech it doesnt mean they are bright. Glad that now the HN lot is showing its true identity.

peyton Aug 2, 2023 View on HN

Some of the tech bros are actually into technology though.

akhilcacharya Sep 28, 2018 View on HN

Why is there a difference between inside and outside the tech community?