Exploring New Perspectives on Intelligence and Giftedness

As the Director of Development & Organizational Impact at the Mensa Foundation, I’m proud to help lead this transformation. The Mensa Foundation is embracing a new approach that goes beyond standard ideas of intelligence and giftedness. While not ignoring traditional definitions, thisbroader approach recognizes and values the diversity of human minds. Our mission extends beyond academic achievements and standardized tests. We appreciate the significance of lived experiences that shape individuals over their lifetimes. By integrating these experiences into our understanding, we’re tapping into the hidden potential that conventional metrics can’t measure.

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Central to our commitment is the empowerment of the neurodiversity movement. The Mensa Foundation firmly believes that intelligence, creativity, and unique talents are not confined to a single mold. Rather, they thrive within the rich tapestry of diverse minds. Our goal is to nurture and celebrate these diverse abilities, ensuring that every individual can thrive. We are dedicated to fostering a supportive environment for individuals within the neurodiverse community. By challenging stereotypes and dismantling barriers, we aim to create a society that values and appreciates the abilities and contributions of neurodiverse individuals. Through strategic initiatives and collaborative partnerships, we are working to promote understanding, acceptance, and a broader perspective on intelligence and giftedness.

Neurodiversity may be every bit as crucial
for the human race as biodiversity is for life
in general.

Harvey Blume

2018 MBA Candidate Cornell University

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At the core of our mission is the concept of building new knowledge. This involves recognizing the importance of the lived experience in shaping an individual’s intelligence. By embracing the entirety of a person’s life, we move beyond the limitations of standardized measures and delve deeper into the nuanced nature of intelligence. Our commitment to building new knowledge challenges the status quo and encourages a more meaningful comprehension of human potential. By acknowledging that true intelligence and giftedness cannot necessarily be distilled into a single number or label, we are paving the way for a more inclusive and equitable future.

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• The Mensa Foundation’s transformative approach to understanding intelligence
• We are driving change, not just in how we define these qualities
• Through our efforts, we hope to create a world that embraces and celebrates

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1. The Mensa Foundation’s transformative approach to understanding intelligence
2. We are driving change, not just in how we define these qualities
3. Through our efforts, we hope to create a world that embraces and celebrates

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Central to our commitment is the empowerment of the neurodiversity movement. The Mensa Foundation firmly believes that intelligence, creativity, and unique talents are not confined to a single mold. Rather, they thrive within the rich tapestry of diverse minds.
Our goal is to nurture and celebrate these diverse abilities, ensuring that every individual can thrive.

Balance is restored3 – H2

At the core of our mission is the concept of building new knowledge. This involves recognizing the importance of the lived experience in shaping an individual’s intelligence. By embracing the entirety of a person’s life, we move beyond the limitations of standardized measures and delve deeper into the nuanced nature of intelligence. Our commitment to building new knowledge challenges the status quo and encourages a more meaningful comprehension of human potential. By acknowledging that true intelligence and giftedness cannot necessarily be distilled into a single number or label, we are paving the way for a more inclusive and equitable future.

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By acknowledging that true intelligence and giftedness cannot necessarily be distilled into a single number or label, we are paving the way for a more inclusive and equitable future.

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Harvey Blume

2018 MBA Candidate Cornell University

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