We had the joy of sitting down with Bill Nye the Science Guy to hear the story behind how he became the person who made Science feel fun, approachable, and even a little bit cool. 

Long before the bow tie and the TV shows, Bill was a Cornell student taking a transformative class with Carl Sagan, playing Ultimate Frisbee, and discovering how humor and critical thinking could live in the same space. 

He shares the unexpected turns that led him from Ithaca to becoming a voice that inspired generations, and reflects on what it meant to later receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom. 

Huge thanks to Scarlett Fu of Bloomberg TV for helping make this dream conversation happen. 

It’s a reminder that the moments that shape your future often start as ordinary chapters you don’t yet realize will matter most.

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