Zeitgeist - The Movie, 2007. Why are geeks often atheist? If God did not exist, it would be necessary to invent him. – Voltaire ‘Geek’ brings to mind a long list of traits- Glasses, obsession with science, a high IQ.
Recently, however, a new trait has come to light to add to the long, esteemed list: Atheism. Despite being widely known, there has been very little in the way of explanation proposed for this phenomena. Interesting article on religion/faith (rather, lack of it) and review of dawkins.