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He's saying that, on average, a high IQ person does not find Mensa valuable or interesting and so does not bother to join. Whereas, someone who is lonely, sear
by voxl 6y ago
He's saying that, on average, a high IQ person does not find Mensa valuable or interesting and so does not bother to join.
Whereas, someone who is lonely, searching community, depressed, etc and _also_ has a high IQ would be more likely to apply and join.
The fact that you happen to be normal, healthy, and a Mensa member isn't particular important when speculating about the possible selection bias. Although, we are just speculating.
- jw1224 6y agoYeah, I was well aware what the implication was :) I was just stirring the pot really... It's always interesting to read the general sentiment towards Mensa members — implying they join out of "loneliness" or "depression" is a hilariously unfounded assumption. I agree that Mensa is fairly pointless overall, but in my experience, its members are generally pretty representative of the general population.