Absolutely not. While some see nerds and geeks as uncool, many of today’s coolest people are proudly nerdy or quirky in some way. Being smart, curious, or passionate about any topic is appealing. The key is owning who you are with confidence. The bottom line is that coolness comes from within. Develop your talents, pursue your interests, be kind to others, believe in yourself, and rock who you are—that’s the coolest thing of all.