[Topless 335i]

somebody didn't know what a newt was

[Spaceman Spiff]

Originally Posted by Topless 335i

somebody didn't know what a newt was

The joke wasn't that funny but I too think that's how it all started

[maswastage]

IQ tests are a bit iffy, yes. Measuring intelligence is difficult since there are different types of intelligence and different ways for intelligence to reveal itself. The SAT, though, is pretty good at what it's designed to do, which is to measure how much you've learned and how well you can apply what you've learned. Granted, some people (myself included) are just naturally good test takers, but that doesn't mean you can dismiss the SAT as merely a measurement of how much you can memorize and how much time you spend studying.

I, for one, never studied a single minute for the SAT, never took an SAT prep course, only took the SAT once and was sick with the flu on that day. And I still scored in the 99th percentile. Does that make me some kind of genius? No, definitely not. But it does show that I was able to acquire a lot of knowledge during my high school years, and then apply that knowledge. That is why universities value the SAT; it gives them a simple and concise general measurement of how much you've learned.

[yomama69]

It's just an organization. I'm sure there are a handful of members here who qualify for Mensa. That doesn't mean they are any less intelligent than those who joined. We are no better than BMW enthusiasts who do not belong to a BMW forum.

[88Brimble]

Common sense > "Intelligence"

"Knowing random bullshit nobody really needs to know."

Google > "Intelligence"

[Comet]

so it's like 4chan?

The "smartest" people in the world aren't the must successful

they can stick to their IQ scores, I'll stick to mah moneyz

[uberschnell]

High Intelligence poorly applied or mediocre intelligence well applied, which would you rather be?

Also, intelligence is one thing, psychology is another. Example: Sharon Stone is a proud member or mensa

[radix]

Originally Posted by 88Brimble

Google > "Intelligence"

For sure. Google was designed and implemented by stupid people.

[DevJ]

^^ Since you're smart, you should resize your avatar properly. While you're at it, make your sig legible please

[BMW2006]

Originally Posted by Koroush

Well I wouldn't think I'm better than a GMC driver.... But I would say my car is.. Mensa guys think they are plain better and look down on anyone who isn't mensa. They are like apple fanboys. I've meat a few, they are snobby and annoying to hang around with (even when taking a drive they clutch anything stable in the car claiming I'm going too fast, when the speed limit is 40 and I'm going 46)


Yeah, that is what I thought too..

Either way it isn't funny. Haha

I'm not sure they really do look down at other people that much. But yeah, that's a horrible joke. Of the 7 or 8 Mensa member's that I've come across NOT ONE of them ever mentioned they were a member or acted in a fashion that they were better than everyone else. I know that's a really small sample, but it's usually OTHER people that point out that they are card carrying Mensa members. Make sure that it's the actual person acting that way and not just some good old fashioned hatin'. Don't let the few ruin the perception of the many. I'm sure there's holier than thou d-bags a plenty that are members, but there are D-bags everywhere, what else is new ?

Being smart doesn't mean you'll be successful, being strong and fast doesn't mean you'll be a linebacker, etc...

I never thought of trying to join Mensa, but I'm not sure I care that much about intellectuals joining a club to be intellectual with each other. It's not any different to me than the local quilting club. Do they have a mission statement or something? I don't think they're out there just to "be better than everyone else" but I suppose I could be wrong.

I'm sure if I applied myself enough by brushing up on logic puzzles, and worked on my test taking abilities I'd be able to come close if not pass it. Will that mean I don't have to go to work on Monday?

Just like if I started applying myself at quilting, I have enough confidence that in a reasonable amount of time, I'd be able to make a passable quilt, after years of practice, I should be able to make a fantastic one. Most people associate this as an extension of the all too familiar IQ tests, SATS, etc... These people have had years of practice and encouragement in these pursuits, they should be good at them.



-BMW2006