Encore: Who Is the Science Guy? with Bill Nye

Bill Nye “the Science Guy” is an American science educator, engineer, comedian, television presenter, author, and inventor with a mission to help foster a scientifically literate society and to help people everywhere understand and appreciate the science that makes our world work. Making science entertaining and accessible is something Bill has been passionate about his entire life. Bill is a seven time Emmy Award winner and was involved in placing the first sundial on Mars. Today, Bill joins me to share his story. We talk about the young Bill Nye and the people and events that acted as his greatest influences. He talks about his experience doing stand-up and his life during the war in Vietnam. He discusses the different categories of science and the importance of its advancement. He discusses the role of Congress in this advancement and offers his solutions for political problems. He discusses the exploration of Europa and fields a series of rapid-fire questions. “BY THE TIME SOMEBODY’S EIGHT YEARS OLD, HIS OR HER ABILITY TO REASON IS PRETTY GOOD. IT’S THE LIFE EXPERIENCE THAT YOU’RE MISSING.” - “BRAVERY IS WHEN YOU’VE ACTUALLY ASSESSED THE DANGER.” - BILL NYE This week on Kathy Sullivan Explores:Bill Nye and the sundial on MarsBill’s experience as an engineerThe role of dancing in Bill’s lifePolitical discussionThe importance of the advancement of science Mentioned Resources:The Planetary SocietyThe Science Rules Podcast Credits:Inter Astra Executive Producer: Toby Goodman Audio & Sound Design: Lee Turner Artwork: Ryan Field Production by CxS Partners LTD  First published - June 10th, 2021