During the french revolution, there was a choice: Make a decimal measurement system, or switch to dozenal. They obviously chose the first.
Not many dozenalists would agree with me, but I think that was a better choice. Here is why:
At the time, the metric system was pretty revolutionary. Yes, It wasn't based on the best number, but it introduced things that was unheard of, like:
- Consistent conversions
- Prefix system
- Universality
- SI Base unit with a prefix (kilogram)
- Gravity isn't exact
- Many redefinitions
- SI Base unit defined by a physical object (also kilogram)
- Arbitrary ratios
While the SI has a few flaws, the imperial system has many more.
The conversions are arbitrary and inconsistent, and many aren't dozenal friendly.
For example: 5280 has a factor of 5 and one of 11.
The smallest base which imperial works perfectly in is actually base 2310 (2*3*5*7*11)
It is also dependent on another measurement system.
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