If Americans really are too retarded to change to the objectively

Measuring systems are arbitrary. It really doesn't matter which one we use so long as its internally consistent (measures based only on the human body are retarded and inconsistent, obviously).

even though the metric system is superior it doesn't really matter which one you use almost 100% of the time so it's not really worth it to change it

it doesnt fucking matter lmao

>>9106947

^^^^
Tocqueville expressed the idea that Americans pursue higher education only for financial gains. In the 21st century the tertiary economy dominates (kids don't necessarily need to know any units of measurement to get by with an entry level job) thus there exists no incentive to change the status quo.

>>9107046
Here is my source of proof

>>9106947

We do use metric, and our cups are metric/imperial. Hospitals and important institutions use metric, the imperial system is just something were taught in school and that the roadway system is having difficulty converting to. Cars typically have MPH and KMH though so it's nbd

I find the imperial system is better for sloppy, imprecise measurements of things like outdoor temperature and weight. Maybe it's because I learned it before I learned to associate things with centigrade temperatures, but 95°F seems more intuitive to describe "really fucking hot" than 35°C, and I don't feel like I'm making a significant error if I add/remove 2-3°F whereas I know it's a significant error if I add/remove 2-3°C. Same with weight; 2-3lbs is irrelevant, but 2-3kg is significant.

>>9107113
>imperial system is better for sloppy, imprecise measurements
imperial system is too much sloppy & imprecise.

>>9107118
Like I said, I think it depends on what you're using it for. Obviously it never belongs in any kind of scientific setting.