The World’s Most Brilliant Boy
The boy at the age of six, Joshua Beckford—dubbed “The world’s Most Brilliant Boy in the world”—enrolled at Oxford University. And by ten months old, Joshua was able to read, write, and understand colors. At age three, he could speak Japanese with ease.
After getting admitted to the esteemed institution, he pursued studies in philosophy and history. “I wish to preserve the planet.” Joshua stated, “I want to change the world and people’s ideas about doing the right things about the earth,” during a Vienna TEDx lecture.
Participation in Diversity Initiatives
The young man from Tottenham, England, won the 2017 title of Positive Role Model of the Year from the United Kingdom’s National Diversity.
In addition, he was listed as one of the top 30 exceptional autistic people in the world who have had a positive impact on society.
Joshua is also the spokesperson for the Black and Minority (BME) campaign of the National Autistic Society. Joshua, who has been diagnosed with high-functioning autism, assists in promoting the campaign’s goals. The Black and Minority (BME) campaign by the National Autistic Society draws attention to the additional barriers that black individuals have when attempting to obtain autism assistance and services.
The Youngest Neurosurgeon in the World
Josh not only earned a degree from Oxford, but he also received distinctions in both disciplines and a Certificate of Excellence. At thirteen years old, he is currently on course to become the youngest neurosurgeon in history.
The Journey of Joshua Beckford
Knox Daniel, Joshua’s father, has had a desire to give his son fresh challenges. When he started teaching Joshua how to write letters on a laptop keyboard, he saw for the first time that Joshua could comprehend and solve complex issues.
Joshua was only ten months old when he began to understand his father’s advice. “I discovered that Joshua was remembering and comprehending what the characters on the keyboard meant when I began explaining them to him,” Daniel remarked. “So, if I told him to point to a letter, he would recognize it; then we proceeded on to colors.”