When did the concept of geeks and nerds emerge? How and why did they become associated with being interested in sci-fi and fantasy?

by amansaggu26

I am a geek/nerd and would like to understand my people's history.

Broke22

Not quite what you are asking for, but you may be interested in these old answers:

https://www.reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/comments/35tnp0/what_was_nerdgeek_culture_like_before_computers/