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The metric system is indeed as arbitrary as the imperial system in terms of its measurements. But at least the metric system tries to be consistent -- differen
by RyEgswuCsn 4y ago
The metric system is indeed as arbitrary as the imperial system in terms of its measurements.
But at least the metric system tries to be consistent -- different units can be related and convert in a systematic way.
- montefischer 4y agoTrue. I don't argue for the English imperial system just as I do not argue for the Napoleonic imperial system (metric). I only point to the rich cultural patchwork that has been lost to various administrative imperial projects: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mile#Historical https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mile#Historical