Revisiting: Exploring the Brain with 10-year-old 'Sean the Science Kid'
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Who is Sean the Science Kid and why is he interviewing Dr. Sanjay Gupta?
Hey there, it's Sanjay. You know, over summer break, we've been working really hard on some exciting changes to the show that I think you're really gonna love. Good news is, Chasing Life is returning with brand new episodes next week, September 17th, on Thursday. That's gonna be our new release day for the podcast. We're excited to share that soon, but for now, Let's rewind one more time to one of my favorite conversations with the 10-year-old whiz, Sean the Science Kid. We'd love your thoughts, so don't forget to click like, subscribe, or even leave a review wherever you catch the show. Thanks so much for joining us. Enjoy! The
pituitary gland is a gland in the brain that releases growth hormones, melatonin, testosterone,
This may surprise you, but the voice you're hearing is 10-year-old Sean Edichobi. He's giving an overview of the brain and very much at ease doing so.
Some of these are like dopamine and serotonin are neurotransmitters.
Maybe you've heard of him on Instagram. He's got 1.4 million followers. He explains science on his social media show called, appropriately, Learning with Sean the Science Kid.
I'm the science kid here, and let me show you a little experiment.
If you're just hearing him for the first time, you should know this. He is an insatiably curious kid.
Science governs everything around us. If we do not have an understanding of what brings us to this world, then why even be in the world in the first place?
He's also funny.
She took me to the park and I'm like, woman, you're wasting my time.
He's honest.
I gotta get real with you for a second. Let's
do it. The
world is in a state of turmoil.
And he's exceptionally intelligent. What do I mean by that? Well, before he turned one, he could read.
Fruits and vegetables. Fruits and vegetables, uh-huh. Bread, pepper.
At the age of four, he became a member of Mensa. And now at the age of 10, he's taking high school and college-level courses.
I bet you've heard of this. I have hyperthymesia. Basically, the second I learn something, I kind of memorize it.
I asked him what he wants to be when he grows up, or let's be honest, in the next few years, and he didn't hesitate.
I want to be a neurocardiosurgeon, the combination of a brain and a heart surgeon.
Now, seeing that we have a shared love for the brain and we have a shared love for science and for sharing science, I invited Sean into my podcast studio. Sean, you've ever done the clapper thing for TV?
Oh, my God!
I've got to give you a fair warning. Like any conversation with a 10-year-old, we went everywhere.
Extremely serious.
No, no, no, we're not that serious.
Yeah, I'm kidding.
But here's the difference. This 10-year-old already had an impressive understanding of what I do as a neurosurgeon and a science communicator.
Do a little
surgery on that there, Sean. Scalpel. So I decided for part of the podcast today to let Sean interview me. Just, okay, right up to the camera there. We're learning with Sean the science kid. And then you got to make sure this camera can see it as well. I'm Dr. Sanjay Gupta, CNN's chief medical correspondent. And this is Chasing Life.
That
was so good. Oh
my God, I feel so accomplished.
Welcome to the podcast.
Thank you.
How are you doing today?
Amazing.
We just saw this video of you explaining the hippocampus and explaining the pituitary gland and your favorite neurotransmitters. Tell me about this. How old were you when you started watching and learning on your own?
About zero months old.
What do you mean? Right when you were in the womb?
How did Sean’s early childhood abilities shape his passion for science?
In the womb, I was doing science. My mom's belly was emitting kinematic equations.
What do you mean?
So that was really just a way to transition into the fact that, like, how kids enjoy playing video games, I enjoy learning. Like, learning was my video game. Basically, everything I've done so far is a passion project. I have a sort of gravitational attraction towards learning.
When you're thinking about this sort of stuff, are you learning it and then memorizing it? Or are you trying to create new information, new knowledge?
I bet you've heard of this.
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Chapters
8 chapters
1
Who is Sean the Science Kid and why is he interviewing Dr. Sanjay Gupta?
0:01–4:12
2
How did Sean’s early childhood abilities shape his passion for science?
4:12–9:11
3
What does “neuro‑cardiosurgeon” mean and why does Sean want to become one?
9:11–12:56
4
Which brain structures (pituitary, hippocampus, etc.) does Sean explain and why are they important?
12:56–16:51
5
How does neuroplasticity work and what can it teach us about brain health?
16:51–21:06
6
What is psychoneuroimmunology and how do emotions influence the immune system?
21:06–23:53
7
Can cryogenics and suspended animation become realistic medical options?
23:53–26:16
8
Why are endorphins called the body’s natural morphine and how do they affect mood?
26:16–28:45
Speakers
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