ReThinking ReThinking: Igniting curiosity with Sean The Science Kid
Sep 16, 2025
In this engaging talk, 10-year-old Sean The Science Kid shares his journey as an internet educator dedicated to making science accessible. Joined by his mother Eunice Atecobi, they discuss the importance of nurturing curiosity and embracing uncertainty in learning. Sean opens up about tackling science illiteracy and the significance of critical thinking in a world filled with misinformation. The duo also reflects on the balance between confidence and humility, highlighting the importance of play in exploration and discovery.
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Early Reading And Parental Nurturing
- Eunice noticed Sean focused only on educational adverts and discovered he could read around nine months old.
- She quit working to nurture his talents after tests showed he was profoundly gifted.
Use Hard Learning To Stay Humble
- Sean keeps humility by deliberately learning tasks he won't master quickly to avoid feeling like the top genius.
- He uses intentional struggle to remind himself he's still a learner.
Say 'I Don't Know' And Follow Up
- Admit when you don't know an answer and promise to research it and return with facts.
- Eunice coaches Sean to say, 'I don't know this one, but I'm going to look up for it.'