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Welcome to Geektown

192 EpisodesProduced by Kurt OnstadWebsite

We answer geeky questions that non-geeks have!

Episode 22: Gatekeeping - What Is It, Why Is It Bad, and How To Fight It

I’ve been mentioning “gatekeepers” in the opening of nearly every episode, but what is a gatekeeper? This week, we define gatekeeping, explain how it harms, and try to figure out where it comes from and how to fight against it.

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