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He is a "science popularizer", that is, one who writes or lectures about scientific topics for the lay public. In this regard he is similar to such past and contemporary popularizers as [[Humphrey Davy]], [[Michael Faraday]], [[Arthur Eddington]], [[Isaac Asimov]], [[Carl Sagan]], and [[Neil deGrasse Tyson]]. Some of these people were/are notable scientists in their own right; Mr. Nye is not.
He is a "science popularizer", that is, one who writes or lectures about scientific topics for the lay public. In this regard he is similar to such past and contemporary popularizers as [[Humphrey Davy]], [[Michael Faraday]], [[Arthur Eddington]], [[Isaac Asimov]], [[Carl Sagan]], and [[Neil deGrasse Tyson]]. Some of these people were/are notable scientists in their own right; Mr. Nye is not.
In 2010, he was given the Humanist of the Year award from the [[American Humanist Association]].<ref>[http://www.americanhumanist.org/Humanism The AHA asserts "a progressive philosophy of life that, without theism and other supernatural beliefs, affirms our ability and responsibility to lead ethical lives of personal fulfillment that aspire to the greater good of humanity"]</ref> He identifies as an agnostic.
In 2010, he was given the Humanist of the Year award from the [[American Humanist Association]].<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JxX11c1cSWU Ken Ham Responds to Bill Nye "The Humanist Guy"]</ref><ref>[http://www.americanhumanist.org/Humanism The AHA asserts "a progressive philosophy of life that, without theism and other supernatural beliefs, affirms our ability and responsibility to lead ethical lives of personal fulfillment that aspire to the greater good of humanity"]</ref> He identifies as an agnostic.
Mr. Nye's views on various matters relating to science are similar to those of most scientists—he accepts the reality of global climate change, he accepts macroevolution, and he accepts "old Earth" cosmology.
Mr. Nye's views on various matters relating to science are similar to those of most scientists—he accepts the reality of global climate change, he accepts macroevolution, and he accepts "old Earth" cosmology.