Karpinski and her colleagues developed the hyper-brain/hyper-body theory. The researchers discovered that mood disorders and anxiety disorders were more common among Mensa members than in the general population. To join this highly selective group, people are required to have an IQ in the top two per cent, typically about 132 or higher. Many children have heard from their parents that having a higher IQ means better grades, better jobs, higher pay and even longer life.Ī study led by Ruth Karpinski of Pitzer College surveyed more than 3,700 members of American Mensa. What ‘bai lan’ – or letting it rot – can teach us about boundaries and how it affects your mental health While there is no “standard” IQ test, the scoring tends to be similar across the various versions, with 100 being considered an average IQ and anything 140 or above considered genius territory. No bread is buttered on both sides, and being intelligent may not always mean smooth sailing.Īccording to Mensa International, the intelligence quotient (IQ) is a score that identifies how far above or below someone is compared to others’ mental abilities. In Hong Kong’s competitive society, our perceived intelligence has always been determined by how accomplished our academic results are.īut if you’ve been feeling incompetent, think again. However, this will require cooperation between the organisers and the fans of the festival.Ĭharmaine Wong from St Paul’s Co-educational College. This shows the pressing necessity for events like Clockenflap to put more effective environmental safeguards in place. Unfortunately, as seen at this year’s festival, these measures fell short of being sufficiently effective in reducing the festival’s plastic footprint. In addition to using biodegradable cutlery and cups, this also involved the installation of recycling bins. To address these complaints, Clockenflap launched a “green initiative” to lessen plastic trash. These items are frequently thrown away after only one use, adding to the festival’s incredible volume of plastic waste. Is the HK$1 plastic bag fee an effective way to reduce waste in Hong Kong?Ĭlockenflap has previously been criticised for its excessive usage of single-use items, such as plastic cups, straws and food packaging. What’s more, large numbers of people were smoking at the festival, making the air foggy and unhealthy to breathe. Having visited Clockenflap myself, I saw the environmental pollution in person.Īfter the crowd moved on when a performance was over, countless plastic cups and other pieces of rubbish were left on the ground, polluting the environment. However, a dark truth behind this music festival – and many others around the world – is barely mentioned. It is no wonder that many international artists, such as the Arctic Monkeys, Phoenix and the Cardigans, all rocked the city with their powerful performances. Hong Kong fans rushed to purchase tickets, making this year’s event the first to sell out completely in its 15-year history. Photo: HandoutĪfter a four-year wait, the return of Hong Kong’s biggest annual arts and music festival, Clockenflap, created quite a buzz. Emily Cen Weirou from Independent Schools Foundation (Secondary).
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