Child prodigies and geniuses | 60 Minutes Full Episodes

From 2017, Scott Pelley's profile of 12-year-old music prodigy Alma Deutscher. From 2012, Morley Safer's report on math and science prodigy Jake Barnett. From 2013, Safer's interview with teenage science student Jack Andraka, who may have invented an early test for pancreatic cancer. And Bob Simon's 2012 report on 21-year-old chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen.

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0:00 Introduction
0:11 Alma
13:14 Jake
26:35 Boy Wonder
40:04 The Mozart of Chess

[queenvee]

I love how she talks and express herself. And I love how she said I’d rather be the first Alma than the second Mozart. She’s amazing. She’s a miracle of life.

[bkaiser]

All these kids got something in common.
Two loving supportive parents.
Just think how many geniuses slipped thru the cracks.
Awesome show!!

[scotsmanofnewengland]

I met a young man in this early 20s while he was working at a Dollar Tree store and come to find out he could speak 7 different languages. I asked him why he worked there and not somewhere else that would pay him a lot more. He said he was content with his job and he helped helping the different nationalities that came into the store. Amazing young man.

[CQ-]

Alma & her parents are a beautiful group of old souls, traveling together, bringing out the best in each other. They are truly blessed.

[marlysjcollins]

This statement from Jack, when asked about his intelligence, really caught my attention “If you don’t have the creativity to put the knowledge to use then you just have a bunch of knowledge and nothing else”

[xavierowino]

I am struck how confident Alma is, in a way that challenges adults. Her laugh is magical. Infectious, genuine, totally unpretentious

[beckischreyer]

I love that Alma is so well adjusted to being a prodigy and a 10 year old… what an incredible young girl ❤❤

[bushrakhalid]

Alma is sheer delight to simply observe, listen and express her authentic self. At 12 her response were beyond belief but so profound and touching one's souls. I wish her nothing but the very best in life but most of all love and happiness beyond measure 💝

[juliochino]

Having been a “prodigy” child myself, and now struggling in life, I can confidently say that smartness does not make you successful, making good decisions and being emotionally strong is what makes you reach success

[meknotewe]

To the young man researching thank you so very much!! As a childhood cancer survivor 44 years and are already a lifesaver!!!

[rfgator]

Much credit to the parents for
recognizing her amazing gift and supporting her to reach her dreams!

[Bestitwest]

What I love the most for the musical genius and the young man working on the test for pancreatic cancer is their desire for a better world. God bless you both and your parents.

[qbtc]

Here are some updates on our prodigies: Alma is still creating beautiful symphonies at age 18. Magnus Carlsen is now in his early 30's and considered by many the greatest chess player in history. Jake Barnett is still pursuing a PhD in physics at age 25 which is the age most ordinary people are working to obtain theirs though he had a huge head start on them. Jack Andraka's pancreatic cancer test still has not gained any traction after 11 years of testing but he is a Machine Learning engineer at Stanford.

[belleve]

From her earliest memories she knows more music then 99 percent of adults, and she's just a beautiful little girl. Imagine having melodies constantly coming through always what a gift. Bless her Alma may have multiple personalities all gifted musicians, to help her thru, all great things come her way

[jscho]

My jaw was on the floor this entire video. These kids are extraordinary, and give me hope for the future in a messed up world.

[_ShaDynasty]

these kids are lucky to have their gifts respected. I always think about how many simlar kids were born into ignorance, and could never flourish

[michelfortier]

I was literally in tears looking through this video realizing how little I've achieved. To see such young people doing what they've excelled at and to be so young gives me a small amount of faith in humanity.

[LizaFergison]

Alma is such a lovely girl. It is a joy to see her enjoying her musical abilities. Her parents are highly intelligent and gifted, and are giving her every opportunity to develop her skills. She is happy, which is all important.

[mwest]

It's truly uncanny to see that amount of confidence, composure, and talent come from a 12-year-old.

[jokersolitaire]

Alma's music brings tears of joy to my eyes. I am a lifelong musician (classical voice and several instruments), and her creativity is awe-inspiring. Thank you for sharing this wonderful child's story with the world. I'm going to find her pieces online and buy them right now!