Mensa Taiwan

Mensa was founded in Oxford in 1946 by Roland Berrill, a barrister, and Dr. Lance Ware, a scientist and lawyer. They had the idea of forming a society for bright people, the only qualification for membership of which was a high IQ. The original aims were, as they are today, to create a society that is non-political and free from all racial or religious distinctions. The society welcomes people from every walk of life whose IQ is in the top 2% of the population, with the objective of enjoying each other's company and participating in a wide range of social and cultural activities. Mensa has three stated purposes: to identify and foster human intelligence for the benefit of humanity, to encourage research in the nature, characteristics and uses of intelligence, and to promote stimulating intellectual and social opportunities for its members. Today there are around 140,000 Mensans in 100 countries throughout the world. Mensa's vibrant presence extends to nearly 50 countries worldwide, encompassing every continent except Antarctica. Membership numbers are also available for specific National Groups. In 2015, with the assistance of Mensa International, Taiwan hosted its inaugural intelligence test. In the subsequent years, Mensa Taiwan experienced rapid growth, reaching a significant milestone in 2020 by surpassing 500 members and officially establishing itself as a complete branch of Mensa. This journey witnessed the chapter evolving from its Emerging and Provisional stages into a Full National Group with a substantial membership base. To facilitate meaningful interaction and knowledge-sharing among members, Mensa Taiwan regularly organizes themed monthly and annual meetings, providing an enriching platform for exchange. Homepage: https://www.mensa.tw/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MensaTaiwan/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mensa.tw/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mensa-taiwan/