Joining MENSA - How to Become a Member

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The discussion revolves around joining MENSA, a high IQ society, and the varying opinions on its value and the perception of its members. A participant expresses interest in joining MENSA, citing a qualifying IQ of around 135, but seeks clarification on the membership requirements, which are confirmed to be a score in the top 2% of the population, typically around 130. There are mixed feelings about MENSA; some view it as a gathering of egotistical individuals, while others believe it could provide intellectual stimulation. Concerns are raised about the nature of intelligence tests, particularly online versions, which are deemed less reliable than standardized tests like the Wechsler or Stanford-Binet. Participants share personal experiences with IQ testing, expressing skepticism about the significance of IQ scores and the social dynamics within MENSA. The conversation highlights a general ambivalence towards MENSA, with some members recalling negative experiences and others questioning the necessity of joining such a group for validation of intelligence.
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@ Critical_Pedagogy: Stop trolling. As it is often said, "a skilled troll is a master baiter".
 
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Critical_Pedagogy said:
what I'm saying is that we shouldn't call these Mensa people "GENIUSES". Just because they can memorize more words, read faster, multiply faster, reason better, play chess better, and do all these nerdy things better than the rest of us, doesn't mean crap when they don't use their brains for the good of mankind.
Our technology is pathetic. Nice job GENIUSES.
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How many times does it take to get a spaceship into space? Ask the "GENIUSES"at NASA.


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