Smart Girl Dumb Questions Bill Nye - What Happened to Science, Guys?
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Oct 21, 2025 Bill Nye, the celebrated engineer and CEO of the Planetary Society, dives into the state of science today. He discusses the dangers of skepticism turning into cynicism and the need for critical thinking. Bill shares insights on upcoming breakthroughs in fusion and the role of AI in accelerating science. He reflects on the cultural shifts affecting scientific literacy and advocates for climate action. Finally, he ponders the existence of extraterrestrial life and his enduring curiosity about human origins.
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Sagan Class Sparked A Lifetime
- Bill Nye credits Carl Sagan's Astronomy class for inspiring his cosmic perspective and even jokes he influenced Voyager's music choice.
- He uses personal history to show how early mentors and moments shape lifelong curiosity.
Solving A Vibration On The 747
- Bill Nye describes designing a vibration-suppressing tube for the 747 yoke early in his engineering career.
- He explains the solution as creating destructive interference to cancel a hydraulic pressure wave.
From Boeing To Sketch Comedy
- Nye recounts quitting engineering to pursue comedy after winning a Steve Martin look-alike contest in Seattle.
- That pivot led him from Almost Live sketch comedy to creating Bill Nye the Science Guy.
