EPISODE · Dec 31, 2023 · 18 MIN
Best of 2023 - The Fascinating History of Measurement
from Futureproof with Jonathan McCrea
Looking back at the best episodes in 2023: Have you ever wondered how humans came about the concept of ‘measuring’ things? How did Ancient Egyptians use giant rulers to predict the harvest in coming months? James Vincent is the author of ‘Beyond Measure: The Hidden History of Measurement from Cubits to Quantum Constants’ and he joined Jonathan to talk about how this concept shapes the way we see the world.
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