Is the Life of a Child Prodigy Lonely? | Where Are They Now | Oprah Winfrey Network

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  • @catlady3147
    @catlady3147 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8707

    His parents raised him well. It's not so much about his intelligence as it is about his empathy.

    • @bebos3001
      @bebos3001 4 ปีที่แล้ว +191

      Really, we live in such a negative and toxic society that this type of person doesn't seem real. Good on him, and his parents.

    • @michaelcorleone2794
      @michaelcorleone2794 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      @@bebos3001 Agreed bro :(

    • @leander_aunvik
      @leander_aunvik 4 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      Be was born a genius, litterally

    • @bobbyweirddick6556
      @bobbyweirddick6556 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      What doesn’t empathy have to do with anything.

    • @marcozolo3536
      @marcozolo3536 4 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      High EQ not just IQ

  • @ko.1903
    @ko.1903 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8344

    pov: you’re here because you saw the other video of him from 1999 and you wanted to see him now.

  • @allme2547
    @allme2547 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6549

    He seems to not only have a high IQ, but a high EQ as well. That makes a huge contribution to how he relates to himself and others.

    • @Vejur9000
      @Vejur9000 4 ปีที่แล้ว +74

      All Me
      Good call. It seems like he does know how to relate to people.
      Nominated 5 times for the Nobel Peace prize? Incredible.

    • @UndertakerU2ber
      @UndertakerU2ber 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      He seems to be nothing special.
      IQ also doesn't mean anything lol

    • @mr.t.1237
      @mr.t.1237 4 ปีที่แล้ว +161

      @@UndertakerU2ber you're delusional. He was 10× more intelligent than you when he was a mere child.

    • @b2kzangelalwayz
      @b2kzangelalwayz 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Yes yes yes. You hit the nail on the head.

    • @UndertakerU2ber
      @UndertakerU2ber 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Mr.T 123
      Prove it

  • @lovingweirdo4727
    @lovingweirdo4727 4 ปีที่แล้ว +321

    I've never seen such an intelligent person who seems so normal

    • @rosemarybell7412
      @rosemarybell7412 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Such intelligence wrapped up in sweetness!

    • @Venus.Y
      @Venus.Y 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yeah

    • @katherinpenamonteverde1286
      @katherinpenamonteverde1286 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Right. I have watched genius boys videos. I only trust him. He is a real one. Not forced to be someone who is not..or to impress anyone..he know he is and that is enough

    • @Bryle_
      @Bryle_ 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thanks to his Parents, loving & understanding.
      If only Asian Parents be like that.

    • @Leconte.
      @Leconte. 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Exactly....He's not weird

  • @laur-unstagenameactuallyca1587
    @laur-unstagenameactuallyca1587 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    his kindness is so attractive

  • @jessalyn9305
    @jessalyn9305 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7825

    So well spoken, grounded and humble. Such a wonderful man he’s become.

    • @marshaboody9069
      @marshaboody9069 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      You mean woman,he is a woman now..no kidding.

    • @BIGshippyy
      @BIGshippyy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@marshaboody9069 yea right

    • @bluerayblair522
      @bluerayblair522 4 ปีที่แล้ว +73

      Marsha Boody they’re not the same person. Stop spreading false information. That kid was British and his name was James, lauren now. Also why you’re so pressed about his decision?

    • @D-M-J
      @D-M-J 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@-_--_--- ''eggs''

    • @winjanat25
      @winjanat25 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @Brandon Piperjack you are offensive so don't say "no offense" like that makes up for it. If you struggle to to change up your limited vocabulary may I suggest a thesaurus?

  • @Skatejock21
    @Skatejock21 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3459

    He comes across as humble and I credit his parents and himself for that.

    • @evamartin8732
      @evamartin8732 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      At age ten he had been megalomaniac, and his mother even supported that. But his father is OK. Look at the Oprah 1999

    • @amyhumphreys6681
      @amyhumphreys6681 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I thought the same😁

    • @lifemainframe2401
      @lifemainframe2401 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I credit God for it. More than anything, I think he used Jezus as an example on how to behave in the world. A smart choice, might I add.

    • @RadicalSpirit78
      @RadicalSpirit78 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      too humble, there is something behind his voice I sense, something I don't fully trust

    • @tinhou1
      @tinhou1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes but he is a sleep. Like the most of the people. If he found out what kind of a person Clinton is.. or even oprah

  • @JVanProduction
    @JVanProduction 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3628

    The first characteristic that you notice about him is not how intelligent he is but how humble. He doesn’t come off as arrogant or haughty but willing to be a teacher.
    Is he on TedTalk? I would like to hear more of what he would have to say.

    • @gecko.3058
      @gecko.3058 4 ปีที่แล้ว +78

      IIt's a really good change of pace from annoying "geniuses" like Greta thumberg

    • @indragarg2857
      @indragarg2857 4 ปีที่แล้ว +138

      @@gecko.3058 she's not a genius, just a propaganda tool

    • @gecko.3058
      @gecko.3058 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      @@indragarg2857 agreed that y I put quotes

    • @CityWhisperer
      @CityWhisperer 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@indragarg2857 I thought people didn't believe everything that the far right said, specially nowadays with real evidence on us. Seems that I was wrong.

    • @amandaham7571
      @amandaham7571 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      It's a nice change...so many people are jackasses.

  • @blackisback74
    @blackisback74 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1206

    I was entering college with this kid when he was 11yrs old. Now he is a little genius and I'm just a poor broke fat slob watching TH-cam videos

    • @kentmaruri2852
      @kentmaruri2852 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Good 4 u

    • @ummabdulrahmaan8827
      @ummabdulrahmaan8827 4 ปีที่แล้ว +39

      You probably have something good about yourself or your life ;)

    • @violethaye6987
      @violethaye6987 4 ปีที่แล้ว +67

      you made some strangers laugh let me tell you that.

    • @Lilarod7
      @Lilarod7 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Clorox Bleach he’s probably joking

    • @mopinggoku4708
      @mopinggoku4708 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Cool I want to be you

  • @NikoleHorkin
    @NikoleHorkin 3 ปีที่แล้ว +83

    He’s our family’s hero because our son just completed his cancer treatment at this amazing hospital. We are blessed to say that our son is in Complete Metabolic Response and I have to say it’s because of beautiful, intelligent humans like this. If he ever reads this, I just want to thank him for his work. ❤️🙏🏻

  • @iAmMadeOfSoup
    @iAmMadeOfSoup 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3621

    I hope he can become president like he said he would

    • @bobbyweirddick6556
      @bobbyweirddick6556 4 ปีที่แล้ว +149

      Pearl the rebel I don’t know, things change and peoples views change when they grow up. Children are really optimistic and have no hesitation or negative thought that compromise their goals. When you grow up you sorta lose that, he seems more in cheque and more reserved than he was when he was a child and I don’t blame him.

    • @MetaDecker
      @MetaDecker 4 ปีที่แล้ว +209

      Not only what Bobby said, but having a high IQ does not automatically make someone a leader. But he does seem to have compassion for people, which is always a good character trait for a president. I might vote for him if he runs.

    • @marcuslamaire
      @marcuslamaire 4 ปีที่แล้ว +93

      The country elects dumb people every year. He could be an exception.

    • @k-1llmatic832
      @k-1llmatic832 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      All talk lol

    • @rickmiranda8183
      @rickmiranda8183 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      That is unlikely, as he is in medical field unless he geared toward business economics, political science or law

  • @Luke8426
    @Luke8426 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3041

    When he starts talking about cell chemistry you can actually see Oprah’s brain shutting down momentarily from overload, but she recovered nicely 👍

    • @kaisaan5
      @kaisaan5 4 ปีที่แล้ว +68

      🤣🤣🤣I saw THAT!! She had NO IDEA WHAT HE WAS TALKING ABOUT 😂😂

    • @catsfirst
      @catsfirst 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      demon shadow No, he’s right. Chemistry of cells, that is.

    • @bobbyweirddick6556
      @bobbyweirddick6556 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      demon shadow that did got roasted haha

    • @randomnetizen3681
      @randomnetizen3681 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      😂🤣

    • @joesanchez9050
      @joesanchez9050 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      @demon shadow He was talking about biochemistry, which is associated with genetics. Gene expression or Protein synthesis has two processes: transcription and translation. In translation, the RNA transcript is translated into amino acids by pairing codons with their anticodons. So yeah that's still related to biochemistry.

  • @jacolyn12
    @jacolyn12 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1810

    Wow, it is refreshing to see a gifted person who seems to be the anti-sheldon cooper.

    • @naaomi777
      @naaomi777 4 ปีที่แล้ว +47

      He is a gift for sure

    • @harshitabhuyan8892
      @harshitabhuyan8892 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Exactly!!

    • @asim8946
      @asim8946 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Bilbo BT it’s just a comparison

    • @billihawk368
      @billihawk368 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah is Evolution thats amazing

    • @marciwahl4331
      @marciwahl4331 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Sheldon is funny tho. 🙌

  • @stheday1
    @stheday1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +117

    The thing that makes him incredible is his desire and actual actions to help other people.

    • @amandaham7571
      @amandaham7571 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Surely he got that from his parents. They seem like sweet people

    • @DreiSkins101
      @DreiSkins101 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      With more Drugs? Yea right. SMH BIG PHARMA HAS RECRUITED ANOTHER GENIUS TO PUSH MORE DRUGS.

    • @DiamondsRexpensive
      @DiamondsRexpensive 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@DreiSkins101 Up 4 debate. But I don't care. Someone else, debate this gentleman/gentlewoman.

    • @cleansetsandbaguettes5236
      @cleansetsandbaguettes5236 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@DreiSkins101 finally someone said it

    • @DreiSkins101
      @DreiSkins101 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@cleansetsandbaguettes5236 yea, would be such a waste of brain power.

  • @emilywiebel3238
    @emilywiebel3238 4 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    I really love that his parents made a effort to make sure he was still a kid and got to do kid things and have friends his age. They did a really awesome job raising him.

  • @reubination
    @reubination 4 ปีที่แล้ว +924

    Yes his parents have done a fantastic job raising him. It’s probably no easy task to have a child like this. Great job mom & dad!

    • @aqeelshauqi8368
      @aqeelshauqi8368 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Lol its probably easier

    • @jojustpokedyouhehe1351
      @jojustpokedyouhehe1351 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@aqeelshauqi8368 not exactly. the smartest people i know are rather people who'd get people out of their way just to get what they want. intelligence and kindness is hard to find all in one person

    • @lizziebethh
      @lizziebethh 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It's not just his parents, although they have done a great job, kids are born with certain traits.

    • @racheld2637
      @racheld2637 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@aqeelshauqi8368 Nope. Not easier except he didn't go through the "teenage attitude" phase because he wasn't hanging out with high school kids. The parents' lives revolve around their child as they try to keep him stimulated and, as he said, "facilitate" his educational advancement. It's easier to get help for a child with a learning disability than it is to convince schools that your 10yo child is bored silly in their age-appropriate grade.

    • @teresanevianonyangore9105
      @teresanevianonyangore9105 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      True ☺️

  • @jaiso434
    @jaiso434 6 ปีที่แล้ว +517

    he seems more humble, than the egoistic ones

  • @cademancaden
    @cademancaden 4 ปีที่แล้ว +512

    I loved how he said "everything" as if he's no different. That makes him relatable & likeable.

  • @Hildegarden
    @Hildegarden 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    High IQ and humble!!! Respect!!! 🌟

  • @hummingbird9868
    @hummingbird9868 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I love how humble he is. Congrats to the parents.

  • @cyand
    @cyand 4 ปีที่แล้ว +110

    He has such a soft voice!!! He seems very kind

    • @kikinomi
      @kikinomi 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He is

  • @traces2807
    @traces2807 4 ปีที่แล้ว +323

    Thank you God for these special people. They are not to feel envious of, but to marvel at, learn from and become better people ourselves.

  • @libragirl2250
    @libragirl2250 4 ปีที่แล้ว +442

    Lovely down to earth young man with a special gift. God bless him and continued success...he looks very like his dad. He has lovely parents who really gave him a great support for his educational path.

    • @jenniferbrowne4030
      @jenniferbrowne4030 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I love him, he seems down to earth n humble, always rember it is Jehovah God who gave u that gift n always thnx him , n gave him the glory, surrender ur life to him

    • @D-M-J
      @D-M-J 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@alfredo9494 how about yes?

    • @D-M-J
      @D-M-J 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@alfredo9494 don't be sorry even tho you don't think he's real he still loves you :)

    • @D-M-J
      @D-M-J 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@alfredo9494 always remember that we are his children :)

    • @D-M-J
      @D-M-J 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@alfredo9494 that's ok he still loves you😇 I'm sorry you have dementia

  • @peterboyle4958
    @peterboyle4958 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I love that his empathy and compassion drive him.

  • @Xu_Xin.
    @Xu_Xin. 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    damn his charisma the way he carry himself and talk without stuttering is amazing its so smooth

    • @Xu_Xin.
      @Xu_Xin. 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      he knows what he is saying

  • @cmac2295
    @cmac2295 4 ปีที่แล้ว +431

    He still has the same haircut. How cute. I wish that this was longer. I could listen to him speak forever

    • @bobbyweirddick6556
      @bobbyweirddick6556 4 ปีที่แล้ว +45

      C Mac you need glasses mate

    • @zain4019
      @zain4019 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      C Mac
      He’s so personable, too. Having watched the video opera did on him more than a decade ago and now this, within a span of twenty minutes, it’s surreal. It makes me think, what sort of person do I want to be? To become? And maybe in a decades time, or a years time, I can look back and be proud of what I’ve done and the impact I’ve had on this world and others.
      This video was truly inspiring:)

    • @gaila.9852
      @gaila.9852 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Why did so many people like this false comment?

    • @DiamondsRexpensive
      @DiamondsRexpensive 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      You need new eyes.

    • @laur-unstagenameactuallyca1587
      @laur-unstagenameactuallyca1587 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      same... something about him is so inherently good and welcoming. wish the clip was a bit longer

  • @happy5808
    @happy5808 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1579

    I'm glad he directed himself to medicine instead of physics, engineer etc. This could really help time
    ** edit, I meant this time, generation!! With improving health, modern medicine and all that.

    • @nextari
      @nextari 4 ปีที่แล้ว +42

      time is taking very good care of itself on it's own.

    • @ahmadinvancouver4521
      @ahmadinvancouver4521 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Physics is way better

    • @yousufibrahim884
      @yousufibrahim884 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Like right now!

    • @nns7353
      @nns7353 4 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      @@ahmadinvancouver4521 no it's not...we need so many cures for so many diseases rn

    • @forgetfulstranger
      @forgetfulstranger 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@nextari lmao love this reply

  • @fire12731
    @fire12731 4 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    Handsome I must say wow . Well - raised , polite , compassionate , down to earth

    • @spacesomeone
      @spacesomeone 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      And most importantly, modest.

  • @joyceanderson8045
    @joyceanderson8045 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    This young man is a true leader. Thank you Oprah for the follow-up. I hope we all continue to hear about the accomplishments of this young man.

  • @ezkqiel
    @ezkqiel 4 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    Normal parents : Your grounded from playing games
    Greg's parents : Your grounded from studying.

  • @tocallopr
    @tocallopr 4 ปีที่แล้ว +163

    I’m so glad to hear him speak about his childhood and how he feels grounded in spite of growing up so quickly. I’m happy to hear that his parents facilitated that process and didn’t pressure him to become this wildly successful child prodigy. I’m glad it all came together quite naturally. No child should have to bear the weight of an entire civilization on their shoulders.

    • @ciankeane6485
      @ciankeane6485 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      theres like a story i watched on biographics on youtube where this sort of child prodigy went wrong and the kid ended up alone because of his parents traeting him like a project

    • @kMeijer
      @kMeijer 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Davis, Katherine well said! As if parenting in the best of circumstances isn’t among the most difficult endeavors!

  • @blueshoes915
    @blueshoes915 4 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    What an incredible young man. Doing so much good with the gift he has been given.

  • @great-full3612
    @great-full3612 4 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    I always wondered about what did he end up becoming... it is great to see what a wonderful, intelligent, thoughtful and accomplished human he turned out to be, hats off to the parents as well

  • @monaoconnell5650
    @monaoconnell5650 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    God bless this incredible young man. He has a magnificent mind. Even more important, he is a beautiful soul.

  • @uhavemooface
    @uhavemooface 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This guy has a great heart and I am so happy to hear that he is putting his talents to help save people in other countries.

  • @kiriforever1
    @kiriforever1 8 ปีที่แล้ว +99

    Amazing young man. So glad to know that his life is good and that he is adding to the well being of thousands of children's welfare. God Bless him and all his endeavors. With his intellectual gift comes many challenges, his parents guided him on a positive road, which he is now steering positively.

    • @laureldemercado8107
      @laureldemercado8107 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I pray that he will accomplish all his goals because he wants to make this a better world for all of us. Would love to follow his progress. These are the people we need to lead us.

  • @chris-acf9031
    @chris-acf9031 4 ปีที่แล้ว +140

    So glad he still has his head on his head...applauds mum and dad🤝🏻🤝🏻🤝🏻🤝🏻God keep you young man🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

    • @fafafifufu
      @fafafifufu 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      "His head on his head"? You meant head on his shoulder?

    • @lovingmayberry307
      @lovingmayberry307 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Crysral AcFam
      His head is where???

    • @ChiTownPulse
      @ChiTownPulse 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      He doesn't look that limber.

    • @KimAhrina11
      @KimAhrina11 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ChiTownPulse ?

  • @lovely-mk4rt
    @lovely-mk4rt 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    He reminds me of Ronan Farrow. Humble well spoken and caring of humanity

    • @valeriathompson9086
      @valeriathompson9086 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Lloyd Gittens where would you be without him today?????? still dialing your phone?

  • @itsme_knb
    @itsme_knb 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    He had the perfect parents for him. They seemed to have made wise choices for him when he was a child. He seems to be an emotionally healthy, well rounded young man.

  • @dancer2106
    @dancer2106 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I see nothing but good comments about this man. So freaking nice to see everyone recognize something good

  • @davidgrein6294
    @davidgrein6294 7 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    Amazing that he has kept his life grounded and not let his genus go to his head! Just think of the directions his life could go and he has chosen to use it for the betterment of mankind and not just himself.

  • @judysanchez6329
    @judysanchez6329 4 ปีที่แล้ว +71

    "Oh!! He so handsome he's looking like
    His dad !!! The color of his hair changed.
    He's a like big piece of heaven ""?

    • @yeshalloween
      @yeshalloween 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Judy Sanchez weirdo

    • @traditionalfood367
      @traditionalfood367 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Honey blond(e)s darken by 30, if not before.

  • @cotumarre
    @cotumarre 4 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    That's it, I'm voting for this kid. I hope he does what he set out to do which was help the world, then run for President at 40, stay in the White House till he's 48 and then go back to saving the world.
    Democrat....Republican or independent this kid will have my vote no matter what!

  • @gabriellagrey4163
    @gabriellagrey4163 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    He’s so socially aware!! Also...low-key super cute! 😂😍

  • @ATPMolloy1
    @ATPMolloy1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +201

    The usual stupid question "Can we cure Cancer"? - as if Cancer was a single disease, He handled her very well though. - Parents have done a good job there.

    • @DiamondsRexpensive
      @DiamondsRexpensive 4 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      No such thing as a stupid question. People are not on the same levels of knowledge after all.

    • @abcd-hw8io
      @abcd-hw8io 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Not really.
      I am sure one day we can probably have a pill that cures all diseases when combine AI with medical science.

    • @spacesomeone
      @spacesomeone 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@abcd-hw8io AI pills have a lot of potential but I don’t think it’ll ever be possible to cure all in one pill 🤔

    • @abcd-hw8io
      @abcd-hw8io 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@spacesomeone
      You are probably right.
      But maybe one day we might discover a chemical or another planet that can cure all diseases.

    • @spacesomeone
      @spacesomeone 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@abcd-hw8io well, even if its a chemical or a plant, I still think it’s highly unlikely to find a cure-all in one thing. You know what’s looking promising in medicine lately? The microbiome. The bacteria in our guts have been linked to all sorts of diseases, skin problems, cancer, autism, you name it, the mechanisms by which they’re linked are complicated and all, but simply put, if we could get the perfect microbiome via a pill or something, I think we’d potentially be able to alleviate and/or prevent a lot of health issues at once, not necessarily all though. It’s a really exciting field.

  • @rockandblues3635
    @rockandblues3635 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    he is handsome, smart & good manner amazing

  • @bernettamorton3626
    @bernettamorton3626 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Greg has an incredible heart! Love and blessings to him. ✨🙏🏼✨

  • @pwincessyat
    @pwincessyat 4 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    I’ve seen lots of genius kids became suicidal and damaged but Greg Smith isn’t. I can tell that his parents are the main reason for that. They let him do what he likes. No pressure, he gets what he want as a 10 yr like any other normal kids while some parents keep planning their genius kids for what they want him to be and for the sake of their name and fame

    • @helenchelmicka3028
      @helenchelmicka3028 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Def!! Not enough props to the parents here!

    • @ruthw5641
      @ruthw5641 ปีที่แล้ว

      I believe he was naturally gifted child whose parents ensured that he had a balance. I noted that they supported his curiousity. With that he turned out differently. He was naturally interested.

  • @robbob5258
    @robbob5258 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    We can’t waste the talent he has. This is incredible!

  • @wowso4
    @wowso4 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I remember watching him a few days when he was 10 yr old on the Oprah show with his parents. God bless him he turned into a wonderful man.

  • @jc2delaga
    @jc2delaga 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Very outstanding n compassionate young man!

  • @genesiskravitz8621
    @genesiskravitz8621 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    What an intelligent young man. His parents are definitely a proud pair.

  • @imeldadietz
    @imeldadietz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Was curious how he could be now after watching him in the year 1999!!! You can't hear or hear any arrogance from him, such a humble genius!!! Well behaved and good upbringing!!! Kudos to his parents!!!

  • @Anny-me9ny
    @Anny-me9ny 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    He’s got such a calming way of talking, I feel at ease just listening to him. Also he’s very empathetic and he cares a great deal, wow what a great guy he’s become

  • @leev3
    @leev3 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    His parents did a really good job. Especially on the social side of his life. Gives me hope.

  • @gabrieldelosangeles3313
    @gabrieldelosangeles3313 4 ปีที่แล้ว +511

    Where is he hiding? We need your enlightenment

    • @trolololololololololololol6124
      @trolololololololololololol6124 4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      Gab Mart 😂 it’s dope when I see somebody from the suggestions in the previous video looked up present day video. I’m not the only weird guy

    • @miumoon4635
      @miumoon4635 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@trolololololololololololol6124 we're all weird

    • @lovingmayberry307
      @lovingmayberry307 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Gab Mart
      He's training to be an X Man.

    • @bratwurstkinsman6740
      @bratwurstkinsman6740 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Must've gotten his adrenochrome doses early.

    • @FLMan_79
      @FLMan_79 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Ikr. We need more of people like him.

  • @MaggotDiggo1
    @MaggotDiggo1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    This guy is impressive but I'm impressed by Oprah's interviewing skills. I've never watched her before but she 's a brilliant interviewer.

  • @tracie2741
    @tracie2741 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Such a DECENT young man

  • @sibongileperish8515
    @sibongileperish8515 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Kudos to his parents...
    You have raised an incredible person. He is so humble and down to earth!!!

  • @rhondab.3774
    @rhondab.3774 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    What a beautiful mind and person.

  • @gemzilol9285
    @gemzilol9285 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    God bless his soul, very inspiring and humbling gentlemen, what an incredible guy.

  • @andrewandy55431
    @andrewandy55431 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love that Greg Smith is doing incredible things today. And he has accomplished so much. Being nominated to The Nobel Peace Prize five times, plus already earning a Master's degree and a Philosophers Doctorate. That is freakin awesome. I will like to talk with this guy someday, if I ever had a chance. And yet, this guy is around the same age as me, around 30 years of age, plus or minus one or two years, but we are quite close.

  • @fileminokilicho3159
    @fileminokilicho3159 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I started watching Oprah in 1995 and I was fascinated by her ever since. She is smart, witty, fun, kind, and makes people around her feel at ease. Though I watched her on tv, I felt at ease and happy. Amazing.

  • @Rain-pe8nn
    @Rain-pe8nn 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Omg. I was watching the one when he was 10 and I wondered how his life was going. Seeing him at ten I thought he was sweet articulate and I felt like he would be fine. I’m glad to see he is doing great. What an awesome person. I hope he stays humble and as kind as he is now.

  • @yumikoalida5570
    @yumikoalida5570 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    He's one of the reasons why I shall never quit study and willing to get my PhD in medical school:)

  • @magicvalley3980
    @magicvalley3980 4 ปีที่แล้ว +190

    “My parents always tried when I was little to make sure I was grounded, and interacted with people my own age and still had friends and still was a normal child.”
    “...........yeah”

    • @larryANDlaurent
      @larryANDlaurent 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      i caught that too.

    • @FullBody
      @FullBody 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Uchiha what does that mean though lol

    • @larryANDlaurent
      @larryANDlaurent 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Flave, he was speaking and explaining about his positioning regarding humility. Oprah completely disregarded his statement, almost like she did not care or believe him.

    • @CuriousCat777
      @CuriousCat777 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Uchiha ya I guess because his parents helped him to put him in college at 10 years old seems kinda contradicting. That wasn’t normal.

    • @larryANDlaurent
      @larryANDlaurent 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      247addiction, so? if he had the potential, the capacity, and the intelligence, along with the opportunity then why would his parent’s not foster that?
      it likely would have been easier for him to lose sense of that relatable-ness and grounded-ness he was made sure to keep. he could be snotty, rude, and uptight, but he is not.

  • @prihaps
    @prihaps 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I am so proud of him and the man he has become! I want a 2021 update!!

  • @michaelougarezos8963
    @michaelougarezos8963 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i love this young man, he is one of Gods true Angels

  • @mbk4700
    @mbk4700 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Brings tears to the eyes. Thank you Oprah.

  • @ThinkTalkWisely
    @ThinkTalkWisely 8 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Sounds Excellently Thoughtful....

  • @arnoldquinzon61
    @arnoldquinzon61 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Hi Greg ...praise you for letting your life be used for the good of all humanity ...praying there will be more people like you ...heaven send ...thank you

  • @stephaniegonewild5857
    @stephaniegonewild5857 8 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Whether a prodigy or not he was still a child. Intelligence higher but feelings still there like any child.

  • @1.4142
    @1.4142 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    He has the effect of a soothing excitement

  • @ericji580
    @ericji580 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    He's gentle.. humble.. and awesomely amazing..

  • @terrisannbrooks2724
    @terrisannbrooks2724 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love this young man and proud of him

  • @libertyann439
    @libertyann439 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    The really amazing thing is how well this young man is able to handle the attention he receives.

  • @jodeg205
    @jodeg205 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    This kid seems to be a good human being

  • @Dragonflyy826
    @Dragonflyy826 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    He's an amazing young man and I could just listen to him talk for hours.... he's got so much compassion for mankind, which is so rare these days. I pray he succeeds at all his goals. And when he's ready to step into that White House, he's 100% got my vote! ✌

  • @anurajagopal357
    @anurajagopal357 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I can't wait to vote for him. Really, truly cannot wait. We need leaders like him.

  • @xiaomao7427
    @xiaomao7427 4 ปีที่แล้ว +246

    god's picking favourites here:
    - cute
    - high eq
    - high iq
    like what does he not have

    • @phillytheflyerable
      @phillytheflyerable 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      he's old pot hairdo

    • @meggie19
      @meggie19 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      The knowledge that the god he believes in is paradoxical and logically inconsistent and cannot exist

    • @Jo-pu8do
      @Jo-pu8do 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      A girlfriend???

    • @retrospace2150
      @retrospace2150 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Jo-pu8do pretty sure the average guy doesn't have that too

    • @heidih3048
      @heidih3048 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@meggie19 How do you know he has the same religious convictions now that he did as a 10 year old? At 10, I was a Christian. I began questioning and rejected organized religion as a teen as many people do. I think it's likely he did the same.

  • @whisperingwhiskerss4877
    @whisperingwhiskerss4877 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    A true Prodigy, just amazing I’d love to read his book or watch a biopic 😍

  • @MrMelgibstein
    @MrMelgibstein 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    His mother was the true genius of the family.Not only was she Greg's chaperone and personal assistant in college,she was also a great cheerleader and dancer.

    • @KimAhrina11
      @KimAhrina11 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      How do you know her mom was a cheerleader & dancer?

  • @dreadthedreads
    @dreadthedreads 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very sweet person. Weird to be smarter than pretty much everyone and still love people.

  • @zxcvmnb1276
    @zxcvmnb1276 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really love the way he talks. Very articulate. Very clear. Very modest.

  • @willywilly436
    @willywilly436 4 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    Who else just came from the vid of him when he was 10 👀✋🤣

  • @Melissa0774
    @Melissa0774 8 ปีที่แล้ว +236

    I've been wanting to see an update on this guy for the longest time. There just seemed to be something different about him, even compared to other child prodigies. I thought Oprah would end up having the same sort of friendship with him that she had with Mattie Steponick. She said she'd have him on the show every year, but only had him on, like twice I think. Whatever happened with that? Maybe he didn't want to go on the show all the time? I wonder if he's ever had any neuroscientist interested in studying him to see what they could find out about his unusual learning abilities? Wouldn't it be the ultimate irony if the genetic phenomena he studies is actually the explanation for his genius?

    • @ericsesame6321
      @ericsesame6321 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      I remember watching his interview LIVE twice when it aired on Oprah Winfrey several years ago. I was in high school at the time. I always wanted to know what happened to him, but it wouldn't surprise me if he ends up being a main player in stopping the Coronavirus. People laugh at that idea, but why is that hard to believe? Do you know if he has a website nowadays?

    • @kr1221E
      @kr1221E 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I just read he died of a heart disease, his name is Mattie Stepanek

    • @sp-pz8uc
      @sp-pz8uc 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@kr1221E Wrongggggggggggggggggg

    • @ericsesame6321
      @ericsesame6321 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@kr1221E His name is Gregory R. Smith...

    • @brandoncrabb7195
      @brandoncrabb7195 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ericsesame6321 they're legit talking about someone else whom the op had mentioned

  • @zoeemiko8149
    @zoeemiko8149 8 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    This young man is one of the Millennials. The young people who will guide our nation into such a bright future. Granted, he is an exceptional case but he shares that broader global mindset - sees the world as his backyard and understands a better world makes it better for everyone. I'm excited to see our young adults developing and growing. I'm excited when I hear their voices ringing out. They've seen how badly my, and my parents, generations have hurt this world. They understand we are one world and will only ever have one world. They understand this planet is fragile and must be cared for.
    Yes, I'm excited when I see a young person such as this giving his talented all to create a better world for others.
    Thank you Oprah for highlighting this young man. Thank you Greg Smith for all you're doing now and will do throughout your lifetime. You are one of our brightest shining stats of hope.
    Oprah, you've always been one of those bright shining stars of hope.

    • @dewilew2137
      @dewilew2137 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Zoe Emiko Thank you so much for this, it made me so very happy. It is rare to hear someone speak kindly about my generation, especially these days.

    • @amazingabby25
      @amazingabby25 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Dewi Lew sake

    • @SeminarioMAE
      @SeminarioMAE 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Isn't he Gen X? He's at or near 40 now.

    • @zain4019
      @zain4019 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Coriolis
      He’s 31, definitely a millennial.

    • @SeminarioMAE
      @SeminarioMAE 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@zain4019 My bad, he looks older to me.

  • @B2727
    @B2727 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    So pretty much he's just a great guy all around. This makes me so happy

  • @kaylisprance3788
    @kaylisprance3788 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    he speaks so eloquently. i could listen to him for hours

  • @SummeRain783
    @SummeRain783 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    He’s very humble on top of his intelligence MashAllah. Great qualities to have in one person

  • @xWinterstarex7
    @xWinterstarex7 4 ปีที่แล้ว +318

    I'm slightly sad when he was a kid he wanted to be our president but now he's a scientist...can't he do both? We could really use a super smart president.

    • @HaHa-gg9dl
      @HaHa-gg9dl 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Hah, nah.

    • @amfbolton
      @amfbolton 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      xWinterWolfx7 it would be a waste of 4yrs of his life. He’s doesn’t pass laws or create them lol. That’s what Congress is for . The president can only veto or focus on passing laws

    • @nja8429
      @nja8429 4 ปีที่แล้ว +44

      He said he wanted to be president at 40-50

    • @awkwardrainbowpotato5620
      @awkwardrainbowpotato5620 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      xWinterWolfx7 Lmao we sure could he could have beat Trump at ten. He actually has morals and respect for everyone not just people that are the same as him.

    • @johanw2267
      @johanw2267 4 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      Being a president requires no skill or IQ (see Trump), being a scientist does. He is doing greater work than he would do as president where he would be blocked by dumb politicians and their laws.

  • @nahkim597
    @nahkim597 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    A very impressive young man!!

  • @CryptoX-kr3wu
    @CryptoX-kr3wu 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    A lot of these “gifted” kids end up being burned out by the time they reach adulthood. So happy to see Greg so well adjusted.

  • @catsareetuc7022
    @catsareetuc7022 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    There’s always light in his eyes and it always shines like stars.

  • @lukeh4901
    @lukeh4901 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Imagine if this guy started teaching he was ur professor. Soooo lit

  • @user-dk5th6zg1q
    @user-dk5th6zg1q 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Oprah your hair is EVERYTHING!

  • @YZ450f24
    @YZ450f24 4 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    When you realize how little college students actually know, and even people much older, you realize that it wouldn't be that difficult for the majority of children if they were brought up a certain way and dedicated a certain amount of time to learning that there would be many more children in this same situation.

    • @GlamGoddes101
      @GlamGoddes101 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I think about this too, I don’t think it needs to be done but I could definitely see how even normally smart students(not just geniuses) could advance through school/grades quickly like how he did

    • @-simplicity7551
      @-simplicity7551 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      My parents took me out of school and "homeschooled me" after grade 4. I went to college years later with basically the same amount of knowledge but it wasnt a challenge really. So I agree with you but I think most children just want a childhood.

    • @GlamGoddes101
      @GlamGoddes101 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      - Simplicity True, I wouldn’t want to speed up someone’s childhood

  • @litomesina9155
    @litomesina9155 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I admire intelligence and brilliance in a person. This young is obviously gifted with enormous talent and fine manners. I wish you all the best. God bless.

  • @bebetucker1
    @bebetucker1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow, he grew up so handsome and humble, im sure his parents are proud. His parents did a great job with balancing, wow im happy for him!!

  • @tiffanyalberti2029
    @tiffanyalberti2029 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I am 44 with no degrees. I will be going to college soon to rectify that. Pursuing a degree in Computer Science.