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I'm a member of Mensa.

I joined Mensa in October of '96 after completing their verification process following a certified supervised test.

I've always had a high IQ & have loved solving problems, riddles, puzzles etc. and enjoy taking part in the local connections / groups / meet-ups.

IQ though doesn't actually mean a lot to me; although I am proud of my score.
On the Mensa supervised test I received 161. I'd previously been tested & obtained a score of 169 but it wasn't certified & or recognized by Mensa.

The average IQ in a given population is 105-111. Mensa recognized "Genius" as 141 or above & puts you in the top 2.5% of the population.

The highest IQ possible in the world is theoretically speaking is 200, although some people have been known to have an IQ of above 200.

Everyone with an IQ score higher than 111 is lucky enough to have an 'above average' intelligence. But there are select individuals with the fortune of much higher IQ scores.

The person with the highest IQ ever recorded (to my knowledge) is Ainan Celeste Cawley with an IQ score of 263.

Ainan Celeste Cawley (IQ score of 263)
William James Sidis (IQ score of 250-300)
Terence Tao (IQ score between 225 and 230)
Marilyn Vos Savant (IQ score of 228)
Christopher Hirata (IQ score of 225)
Kim Ung-Yong (IQ score of 210)
Edith Stern (IQ score over 200)
Christopher Michael Langan (IQ score between 190 and 210)
Garry Kasparov (IQ score of 194)
Philip Emeagwali (IQ score of 190)
Judit Polgar (IQ score of 170)
Albert Einstein (IQ score between 160 and 190) *He never actually had an IQ test.
Stephen Hawking (IQ score of 160)

According to Terman’s scale, anyone with a score under 70 is classified as “definite feeble-minded”; anyone with a score between 70 and 79, would have “borderline deficiency”; anyone with a score between 80-89 would be afflicted with dullness. Most people have a score between 90 and 111, which means that they are classed as having a "normal" IQ.

Once you get an IQ score of over 111 you begin to take note. A score between 111 and 119 would indicate a "superior" or "above average" intelligence; a score between 120 and 140 would mean a "very superior intelligence"; a score over 140 would indicate "genius" or "near genius".

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What's your IQ? Do you know? Are there any other members of Mensa on SW?

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Eidolon · M Best Comment

Howdy Mensan.

I've been a Mensan since 2003
Depending on the varying tests, I am between 168 and 187.
But don't let that anything be deduced from that - I didn't pursue much of an education (didn't have the opportunity to).

It's more of a frustration than anything else really, I am too perceptive and receptive to subtle indicators - tends to take the surprise/adventure/chase out of life experiences.

With the advent of social media, I feel that Mensa doesn't offer much these days. It use to be a platform of exploration and innovative ideas/approaches, but has lost it's charm. (Speaking purely from my own personal experience, and in my country). The other 'turn off' for me is the general ego and 'pissing contests' that many Mensan intellectuals had with each other - there ways always someone trying to prove his intellectual prowess over another.

I do wish I was utilising my IQ in a better way though... something that benefits mankind or become immortalised in some respect...

oh well... c'est la vie

L33TH4X0R · 41-45, M

@Eidolon This.👌

Eidolon · M

WOW! Thank you for the BA! This is such a honour.

First of all, thank you to SW for affording me this hefty title among the many other nominees. They are no less incredible and any of them could be deserving to be up here accepting this award.
I'd like to thank God Almighty, my family and friends, and especially my devoted fans. Look guys! We DID IT! and I could not have done it without all of you, your guidance and support.
With this memorable experience, I'd never be the small town kid who made it all this way to pursue my dreams of 'Best Answer'.
I want to thank my tireless SW colleagues and especially @L33TH4X0R for this incredible recognition.
Let it be known that if we all rally together, we can make this world a better place, don't limit our potential with a shallow imagination. I am nothing but creation, but together we can create. See you all at the after party!

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