A 10-year-old Ghanaian-born American scientist, Sean Atitsogbe, has expressed deep concern over the recent turmoil affecting lives across the globe.

He noted that he feels pessimistic about the world's future, citing widespread crimes as evidence that society is gradually descending into chaos.

Atitsogbe, known on social media as "Sean the Science Kid," specifically highlighted mass shootings in the United States and other parts of the world as particularly alarming.

In an interview with CNN's Dr Sanjay Gupta, Atitsogbe expressed frustration over the prevalence of violence, predicting a grim outlook for the future. "The world is in a state of turmoil.