Neil deGrasse Tyson Explains the Metric System

Rock

سال2021

دورانیہ13m

ابھی دیکھیں

7.9

Why isn’t the U.S. on the metric system Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice explain the past, present, and future of the metric system. What even is a meter Discover the history behind the meter and its connection to the French Revolution. Are there any problems that arise, since we’re not using the same units Are we already inching toward the metric system We break down why we may be using the metric system more in our daily lives than we originally thought. All that, plus find out where Neil lands in the metric system debate! Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/startalkradio FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE to StarTalk: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/startalkradiosub_confirmation=1 Twitter: http://twitter.com/startalkradio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StarTalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startalkradio/ About StarTalk: Science meets pop culture on StarTalk! Astrophysicist & Hayden Planetarium director Neil deGrasse Tyson, his comic co-hosts, guest celebrities & scientists discuss astronomy, physics, and everything else about life in the universe. Keep Looking Up! #StarTalk #NeildeGrasseTyson