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In reply to the discussion: 4-year-old Anala Beevers Accepted into MENSA with IQ of 145 [View all]SharonAnn
(13,772 posts)46. As a Mensa member, you're not talking about me or others I know.
The way I look at it, I have a talent that measures high on IQ tests. Some people have the physical ability to run 4 minute miles, some people have perfect pitch, etc.
These are talents and we use them in all sorts of ways. The Mensans I know are generally liberal in political philosophy, participate in community organizations, volunteer their time, and contribute their money. Some of us are successful financially, musically, academically, in leadership, or ..., etc. Some of us are not successfully by most measured criteria. In other words, we're a varied group. From financiers to hippies, from professional women to homemakers, etc..
I love spending time with both my Mensa friends and with my non-Mensa friends.
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yea...sounds like she is likely higher than 145...probably too hard to really measure a 4 year old.
Lucky Luciano
Feb 2014
#98
Yes. Look at her eyes. Maybe it is just my imagination, but she looks really scary smart.
JDPriestly
Feb 2014
#62
.that's precisely how I feel about people who allegedly turn down memberships to MENSA...
LanternWaste
Feb 2014
#90
The monthly journal accepts paid advertising. I've never met any of those people, altho...
Hekate
Feb 2014
#21
Mostly I don't read the magazine, but occasionally have found articles of interest.
Hekate
Feb 2014
#32
But with poorer memory, Rain Man, if I remember correctly, had eidetic memory.
Humanist_Activist
Feb 2014
#29
The nicest thing about Mensa is being in a group where you are "normal" at least part-time
Hekate
Feb 2014
#31
I think you mean validation. However, age & chronic depression have ensured I "fit in" wherever.
Hekate
Feb 2014
#64
Big surprise to see this old thread pop up. I hope you enjoy yourself meeting new people....
Hekate
May 2015
#122
That's why I left in college and returned in my 30s. I saw the same UU connections you did...
Hekate
Feb 2014
#89
I read about that as well - he seems pretty well adjusted and desires a simple life. nt
Lucky Luciano
Feb 2014
#97
Are you really willing to speak with authority about this, or are you just sad?
NYC_SKP
May 2015
#121
"I'm FOUR and smarter than my parents" -- OK, let's talk turkey here:
struggle4progress
Feb 2014
#58
I ain't in MENSA, but I suspect that the comment referred to Ms Beevers' surname.
Orrex
Feb 2014
#102
You hadn't considered the "anal" in Anala? OK, obviously the parents hadn't either.
Quantess
Feb 2014
#110
Kind of like walking at 6 months. Both are not physically possible. But oh, those eyes! Still
libdem4life
Feb 2014
#114