Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay Gupta Revisiting: Exploring the Brain with 10-year-old 'Sean the Science Kid'
Sep 11, 2026
Sean Atitsogbe, the 10-year-old science communicator known as Sean the Science Kid, brings remarkable curiosity to a lively conversation about memory, the hippocampus, neuroplasticity, and the brain-heart connection behind his dream of becoming a neurocardio surgeon. They also explore emotions, immunity, cryogenics, endorphins, violence, family, and Sean’s theories about the universe.
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Sean Read Before His First Birthday
- Sean Atitsogbe read a Carter’s sign at nine months and then read baby flyers at home.
- His mother initially doubted him until he demonstrated the ability repeatedly.
A School That Let Sean Learn Faster
- Sean Atitsogbe learned mostly at home using flashcards and advanced rapidly through school levels.
- After a psychologist urged his mother to encourage play, she enrolled him at High Achievers, where students progress at their own pace.
Why Sean Wants To Become A Neurocardio Surgeon
- Sean Atitsogbe coined “neurocardio surgeon” after seeing the brain and heart as an interdependent loop.
- He wants to treat both organs because damage to either could disrupt the circulation-and-control relationship.