John Thompson
@ynotjt
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Work for @MensaFoundation | #Gifted & #Neurodiversity Advocate | #HailState alum | #Backgammon enthusiast #Peace begins with a smile." ~ Mother Teresa
Dallas, TX
Joined May 2015
At last, the #MascotMadness Championship! 🐶 @BullyXXII of Mississippi State vs. 🐅 @AubietheTiger01 of Auburn! Who is the better mascot? Poll threaded: Retweet, Follow & Vote to be entered to win a $50 Homefield Gift Card!
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Yes, the perfect game does exist. https://t.co/hWI5AEeM9w
theguardian.com
Strategy and unpredictability are a winning combination – as long as the rules are simple
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Science proves what I’ve been doing around my apt isn’t weird. It’s medicine.
They buried the lede on this new study. It's not that exercise beats out SSRIs for depression treatment, but that *just* dancing has the largest effect of *any treatment* for depression. That's kind of beautiful.
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I feel like no one on here who talks about IQ actually knows anything about the science of IQ. The field is quite interesting and nuanced, but you wouldn't know that from all the self-professed experts on this platform!
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Join us in reshaping understanding of intelligence & giftedness in 2024. Together, we can make a lasting impact on individuals, communities, and society as a whole. #gifted #unleashintelligence
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Take 8 mins and watch this. Always remember to think deeply. That’s where growth takes place. @andyweirauthor @MensaFoundation #unleashintelligence
https://t.co/rgAYwOo9vE
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Albert Einstein on his school and Education system💡 It bored me. The teachers behaved like sergeants. I wanted to learn what I wanted to know, but they wanted me to learn for the exam. What I hated most was the competitive system there, and especially sports. Because of this, I
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Using an image, show a movie you are SURE you have watched more than ten times.
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"Intelligence is not something which exists, but something one does." Wonderful short read on rethinking intelligence in the human and more-than-human realm
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“Intelligence is not something which exists, but something one does.”
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I mean, sure, this is patriotic Mississippi State style, but it’ll never be Doc Fogelsong’s flyover in a crop duster patriotic. #RIPHankFlick
Happy Independence day! One of my favorite patriotic Mississippi State moments. The national anthem & singing of God Bless America as Mississippi State hosted the first college football game post 9/11.
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A story of an 'Alien Influencer' visiting Earth for a 2-day vacation. Created by someone via Midjourney 🧵 1. Spaceship Selfie
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The latest issue of the Mensa Research Journal is here! This issue is a companion piece to the Mensa Foundation Annual Colloquium. Learn how to attend or view the colloquium: https://t.co/BEhPqruY22 Subscribe to the MRJ: https://t.co/8M6limHc5Q
@MensaFoundation @AmericanMensa
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Tony Snell's revelation of his autism serves as a powerful reminder that autism is more than just a label of pathology. It's an integral part of one's individual identity, deserving of acceptance and celebration. #neurodiversity #unleashintelligence @MensaFoundation
Tony Snell, who played in the NBA between 2013 and 2022, is coming forward to share his recent autism diagnosis at the age of 31.
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Only a few weeks to go until @MensaFoundation hosts #Colloquium2023. Looking forward to exploring intelligence through the lens of #neurodiversity. Check out a blog I wrote providing details on the presentations. #unleashintelligence
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mensafoundation.org
In today’s rapidly changing world, our understanding of intelligence and giftedness is evolving, moving away from traditional measures and definitions. Organizations like the Mensa Foundation are...
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What will we think of next?
Sky Cruise is a concept for a nuclear-powered sky hotel. This video rendering shows the aircraft designed to fly with 20 electric engines, housing over 5,000 guests in nearly nonstop flight [full video, Hashem Al-Ghaili: https://t.co/XN2SFT6PMt]
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