• imaqtpie@sh.itjust.works
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    9 months ago

    My argument is actually pretty simple, but people could always challenge these assertions, in which case it would get more complicated.

    A) Fahrenheit has an appropriate level of granularity for humans

    B) Fahrenheit has an intuitive frame of reference for humans

    Celsius and Kelvin do not. Celsius is adequate because it’s based on water, and all life on earth is also based on water, so it’s not totally out of our wheelhouse. But for humans specifically I think Fahrenheit is the clear answer.

    One point that many may overlook is that most of us here are relatively smart and educated. There are a good number of people on this planet who just aren’t very good with numbers. Obviously a genius could easily adapt their mind to Kelvin or whatever.

    But Fahrenheit is the temperature scale of the proletariat, the working man, the average Joe. And I’m here for it.

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      9 months ago

      Multiple problems with you assertions.

      A) Fahrenheit has an appropriate level of granularity for humans

      You know that Celsius uses decimals for everything, so really not much difference. Furthermore the granularity of Fahrenheit doesn‘t have any advantages. You won‘t be able to feel wether its 70°F or 71°F outside, nor if you’ve got a fever of 101°F or 102°F. You need to look at a thermometer. And please don‘t reply saying that decimals are complicated. The majority of the planet, except certain Countries seem to manage just fine. Would be quite laughable if one certain country thinks it‘s too complicated.

      B) Fahrenheit has an intuitive frame of reference for humans

      Not really sure what you are referencing. I think it just stems from you growing up with Fahrenheit, so not feeling comfortable with anything else.

      But Fahrenheit is the temperature scale of the proletariat, the working man, the average Joe. And I’m here for it.

      I mean the “proletariat” of the majority of the world uses Celsius.