http://news.zdnet.co.uk/software/linuxunix/0,39020390,39175467,00.htm
"The UK think tank will publish a report on Tuesday that will underline the importance of "Pro-Ams" -- amateurs who pursue a hobby or pastime, in many cases an all-consuming passion, to a professional standard."
So does that mean more geeks would get laid now?
Oh no you do not know Ohno?
There seems to be a general inverse relationship between intelligence and promiscuity.
So, if geeks are more intelligent than average (which is debateable), looks like the answer is no.
A: "Hey, babe. Yesterday I developed an search algorithm that can solve the travelling-salesman problem in O(1) time."
B: "Oh, that so turns me on, you hot brain."
When going on a date, it's generally considered a bad move to talk to your GF about Helium-3 fusion prototypes. :)
Unless the girl you are taking on a date happens to be a Chemistry student ;)