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> I prefer consistency in some unit that I can learn to chaos. Basically you made the case for the metric system! Yes, sure, technically it's not that hard to
by ithkuil 4y ago
> I prefer consistency in some unit that I can learn to chaos.
Basically you made the case for the metric system! Yes, sure, technically it's not that hard to convert between units, when all you're doing is focusing kn converting units. But in real life you're supposed to use your brain to do other stuff and if you have to stop and suddenly perform a contortion to compare the price per weigh unit of one item with another item that uses another base weigh unit, well, that's now an extra step that you didn't ask for.
With the metric system it can happen that some products use grams, and some kilograms (some countries use hectograms while others prefer decagrams, for some uses like food) and you have the same potential for inconsistency, however since there are only factors of ten at play, it doesn't take many brain cycles to quickly compare the numbers in your head.
- georgeplusplus 4y agoHowever, the mass of people are not using their brain for other stuff between social media addiction and bing watching streaming platforms. I would say doing some forced arithmetic might do a little good. My post is slight sarcasm but it's quite egregious to compare working out simple arithmetic to a contortion of the mind. Have more faith in humanity.
- curiousgibbon 4y agoI agree, of course metric is better. My point is that perhaps things can improve in a direction that is orthogonal to the metric vs imperial/US choice and doesn't require making anyone angry. The inherent superiority of metric is small enough that people are going to be angry about this stuff, and yet it's dwarfed by inherent idiocy of inconsistent labelling which is solvable without a prolonged culture siege.