Look, I'm a large fan of Bill Nye. What he often stands for, while a bit political for my liking, is based in scientific fact. For example, his debate with Ken Ham was immensely engaging. But even Bill Nye can't save this show.
The first episode on climate change essentially consisted of basic scientific facts (yes, we know substances expand when heated), a somewhat interesting piece on climate change in Italy and a 20 minute segment where people couldn't legitimately produce anything insightful based in scientific fact. For example, they argued against nuclear power with the arguments, "people don't want them", and that there currently exists some legal barriers. The show then concluded with Bill Nye and Zach Braff chanting their way to convince us into climate change.
The end result of that episode is a lack of anything. It won't convince anyone who remains skeptical because it didn't provide any insightful scientific information. It isn't engaging because it just goes from segment to segment without reason. And it isn't informative because it dumbs down every point such that it only appeals to 5th graders. Which is ironic because Bill Nye's 1990's show which did appeal to 5th graders, was much more informative and engaging to all audiences.
Also watching clips of other episodes, there is an undeniable pushing of left views, which has no place in what ought to be a show informing us of science in an appealing way. Mixing in political views into genuine issues such as climate change only makes it more difficult to convince people of these scientific truths.
Unless you're a die-hard fan of Bill Nye who isn't looking to be informed in any manner, don't watch this show.
The first episode on climate change essentially consisted of basic scientific facts (yes, we know substances expand when heated), a somewhat interesting piece on climate change in Italy and a 20 minute segment where people couldn't legitimately produce anything insightful based in scientific fact. For example, they argued against nuclear power with the arguments, "people don't want them", and that there currently exists some legal barriers. The show then concluded with Bill Nye and Zach Braff chanting their way to convince us into climate change.
The end result of that episode is a lack of anything. It won't convince anyone who remains skeptical because it didn't provide any insightful scientific information. It isn't engaging because it just goes from segment to segment without reason. And it isn't informative because it dumbs down every point such that it only appeals to 5th graders. Which is ironic because Bill Nye's 1990's show which did appeal to 5th graders, was much more informative and engaging to all audiences.
Also watching clips of other episodes, there is an undeniable pushing of left views, which has no place in what ought to be a show informing us of science in an appealing way. Mixing in political views into genuine issues such as climate change only makes it more difficult to convince people of these scientific truths.
Unless you're a die-hard fan of Bill Nye who isn't looking to be informed in any manner, don't watch this show.