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The Mensa Bulletin

The Mensa Bulletin isn’t just a magazine; it’s a portal into the delightfully eccentric personalities of Mensa’s most passionate thinkers and tinkerers. Each issue offers a journey through a fascinating array of topics, explored with the kind of depth that only Mensans can provide.

What makes the Bulletin so captivating is the way it brings together a diverse range of subjects, all examined with a level of insight and originality that’s hard to find. Mensans are like superhumans of curiosity, each driven by a relentless passion for knowledge that they’re often eager to share. Whether it’s unraveling the mysteries of the universe, exploring the subtleties of human thought, delving into profound life experiences, or uncovering the hidden wonders of everyday existence, the stories are as deep and engaging as the brilliant individuals behind them.

Elevating these articles is the original artwork crafted by our talented members. These creations don’t just accompany the stories; they amplify them, infusing each page with color, emotion, and unique viewpoints that bring the content to life in unexpected and visually striking ways.

Beyond the articles, each issue offers stimulating brain games, the latest in science news, and member photography that captures the world from fresh perspectives. It’s also a forum for member voices, with letters that spark lively discussion, and it keeps you connected with important Mensa news, updates, and a calendar of can’t-miss events, both in-person and online.

The Bulletin is more than just a publication — it’s a celebration of the imagination, intellect, and diverse experiences that define Mensa. It’s where brilliant minds come to play, share, and inspire.

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What’s the Mensa Bulletin all about?

Here's a sample of some of our feature articles:

The Lure of the Antarctic

A late-blooming traveler’s icy adventures lead to the ends of the Earth — and penguins, lots of penguins.

By KEN LEVINE
The American Dreams

Like most dreams, the American Dream is a yearning, a seeking, a striving somewhere over the rainbow. Dreams are difficult to define, and the American Dream is no exception.

By ROBERT MORAN
Polka-Dot Brain

The mother of a child with disabilities knows: No amount of smiling at a flight of stairs has ever turned it into a ramp — but there’s still reason to smile.

By ANAIS GODARD
Lincoln 2.0

Could we build an artificial intelligence that could think, make decisions, and communicate like the man most regarded as our greatest president, Abraham Lincoln?

By ROBERT MORAN
20th-Century Genius, 21st-Century Idiot

When I was 16, we were given the SAT exams. I scored so well that 15 or so years later, those scores got me into Mensa.

By ARTHUR VIDRO
No Need to M'splain Yourself: The Test

M’splain [EM-spleyn] verb: 1. to provide additional and/or specific detail on a topic, regardless of whether it is relevant, warranted, or welcome ...

By MATTHEW GROB
The Q Word

In 1976, American Mensa established the first Special Interest Group for LGBTQ+ Mensans. Founded as GaySIG and later called Gay & Lesbian SIG, we are now named QueerSIG. This latest name change marks a critical inflection point toward greater inclusion of American Mensa’s LGBTQ+ members.

By NGUYEN PHAM, QueerSIG Vice Chair
Driving Farce

You'll relish this frank take on the driving motivations behind what we drive ... and who knew, Oscar Mayer has an entire Weinerfleet!

By BY CHERYL LAURENT | ILLUSTRATED BY KIRSTEN WAHLQUIST
Film's Best Friend

With new indie feature The Year of the Dog, Mensa moviemaker discovers the gravitas of canine thespians and how finding purpose and making connections can heal.

By ROB GRABOW
Wilderness

Out of darkness comes hope, and out of hope comes an unexpected passion and renewed sense of life ... if he can keep himself alive long enough to enjoy it. Rocket scientist/Star Trek writer/safari warrior/author Chester L. Richards asks: Is nature out to kill us? Maybe not. But someone is.

By CHESTER L. RICHARDS
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