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The Geeks Shall Inherit the Earth by Alexandra Robbins intertwines social science and real-life stories to explore the significance of popularity and social marginalization in schools, positing Quirk Theory, which suggests that traits causing social exclusion in youth become advantageous in adulthood. Robbins presents students wrestling with various social labels and examines the dynamics of group behaviors and the pressures of conformity, while emphasizing the potential for thriving beyond high school. Topics include bullying and suicidality.