Robert Krulwich recently shone a light on this fascinating nine-year-old boy. Krulwich's acquaintance Zia encountered the boy through his fiancee, who is the boy's babysitter. You can read the full account here, but most importantly: watch this video. This boy has a better perspective on the world and the Universe than almost anyone I know. His humility and his ability to reflect on such large and abstract concepts is astounding. And as Krulwich says, he is quick to point out that he could be wrong.
Watch for the kid's little brother getting in on the act around 3:08. To be a fly on the wall at dinnertime with this family...