Most of us know Mensa’s a smart people club. And that Geena Davis is a member. But did you know it was originally intended as a rolodex when the government needed the UK’s most intelligent minds? And that the Kansas City chapter staged a revolt in the 60s?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The podcast discusses Mensa members, some famous ones including Gina Davis, and wonders about the possible existence of 104-year-old members.
Mensa, a society for people with high IQs, was founded in 1946 in the UK by two men who met on a train. Despite stereotypes and snobbery, there are many members who are just average people with a high IQ.
The high IQ society, Mensa, was founded in the UK in 1946, but it was not until 13 years later that it hit 600 members. However, after that, the interest in Mensa exploded with the organization needing a database of intellectuals to support their activities.
Mensa, an exclusive organization for people with high IQ scores, has evolved over the years to include more than just a score on a test; however, the idea that some people are just naturally more intelligent than others has become intertwined with the Reagan and Thatcher era mentality.
To join Mensa, you need to score in the top 2% on an approved intelligence test, such as the Stanford-Binet or the Cattell Culture Fair III. Other ways to qualify include exhibiting high levels of achievement in certain academic fields or through prior testing in school programs for gifted students.
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While the annual dues for Mensa are $79, members can benefit from networking with like-minded individuals and joining special interest groups, such as the Mensa Investment Club.
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