What is Mensa good for?

One of the purposes of Mensa is to identify and foster intelligence for the betterment of humanity. The Mensa Foundation fulfills that by assisting intellectually gifted people in the development of their intellectual and social abilities so that they can better benefit society.

Is Mensa well known?

Famous Mensa members Celebrities are not usually known for their dazzling intellect, but Mensa has had its fair share of famous members throughout its 70-year history. Renowned science fiction author Isaac Asimov (he was also a biochemistry professor on the side) served as vice-president of Mensa in the US.

Is Steve Martin in Mensa?

Steve Martin is a MENSA member. In 1997 Martin, who has an IQ of 142, wrote a piece for The New Yorker about his efforts to get into MENSA, which took a year.

What is the impact of Mensa on humanity?

Mensa has a positive but indirect effect on humanity. Mensa helps people accept and understand who they are. Many of those people go on to improve the world in subtle or notable ways. The true genius lies in getting people to see the world for what it is and then inspire them to work together for a better future.

What is Mensa and why should you join?

Founded in 1946, Mensa is a club for the most intelligent people on the planet. Anyone can be a member – as long as they score in the top 2 per cent of the general population in an approved intelligence test.

Are there any famous people who belong to Mensa?

Celebrities are not usually known for their dazzling intellect, but Mensa has had its fair share of famous members throughout its 70-year history. Renowned science fiction author Isaac Asimov (he was also a biochemistry professor on the side) served as vice-president of Mensa in the US.

Who was Mensa’s First Secretary?

Berrill bankrolled the idea and became Mensa’s first Secretary. He was a decidedly eccentric character – before establishing Mensa, he tried to start a movement to encourage both men and women to wear bright-coloured clothes. After the 1950s, he lived out the rest of his days as a recluse, rarely leaving his London flat.