I've thought about joining these societies, but I keep thinking that it's for losers who boast about their IQs. I got that sentiment from lots of people, but I want to join.
Which one of the two did your DH join?
Validation may initially have been one of DH’s motives for joining, but he really enjoyed exploring ideas as part of his regular correspondence with a handful of other members. Eventually, his profession became very demanding & reasonably rewarding and the members he was closest to passed away, so his participation in the society diminished and he is no longer active. Membership has shrunk significantly, so I probably should have checked this before making the suggestion.
