Episode
How Mensa Works
58:21
Published: Thu Apr 14 2022
Description
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.
Chapters
The podcast discusses Mensa members, some famous ones including Gina Davis, and wonders about the possible existence of 104-year-old members.
00:00 - 04:25 (04:25)
Summary
The podcast discusses Mensa members, some famous ones including Gina Davis, and wonders about the possible existence of 104-year-old members.
EpisodeHow Mensa Works
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Mensa, a society for people with high IQs, was founded in 1946 in the UK by two men who met on a train.
04:26 - 15:06 (10:39)
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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.
EpisodeHow Mensa Works
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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.
15:06 - 22:58 (07:52)
Summary
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.
EpisodeHow Mensa Works
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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.
22:58 - 29:14 (06:15)
Summary
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.
EpisodeHow Mensa Works
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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.
29:14 - 36:39 (07:24)
Summary
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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This podcast talks about an integrated school that doesn't separate kids based on their physical or learning differences, with a sweet human interest story at the end of every episode.
36:39 - 41:27 (04:48)
Summary
This podcast talks about an integrated school that doesn't separate kids based on their physical or learning differences, with a sweet human interest story at the end of every episode.
EpisodeHow Mensa Works
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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.
41:27 - 43:35 (02:08)
Summary
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.
EpisodeHow Mensa Works
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A look at the culture and stereotypes surrounding board game and beer enthusiasts, including heavy drinking and sexual activity, as well as write-ups of events and conferences containing similar themes.
43:35 - 47:52 (04:16)
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A look at the culture and stereotypes surrounding board game and beer enthusiasts, including heavy drinking and sexual activity, as well as write-ups of events and conferences containing similar themes.
EpisodeHow Mensa Works
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This podcast discusses how the focus on IQ in organizations like Mensa can lead to problematic beliefs about superiority, and that the label of being in the top 2% can be limiting and not indicative of one's full potential.
47:52 - 55:17 (07:25)
Summary
This podcast discusses how the focus on IQ in organizations like Mensa can lead to problematic beliefs about superiority, and that the label of being in the top 2% can be limiting and not indicative of one's full potential.
EpisodeHow Mensa Works
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Join David Eagleman on his new podcast, Inner Cosmos, as he explores the relationship between our brains and our experiences by answering unique questions like creating new senses for humans.
55:17 - 56:33 (01:16)
Summary
Join David Eagleman on his new podcast, Inner Cosmos, as he explores the relationship between our brains and our experiences by answering unique questions like creating new senses for humans.