More Meddling of Measurement — Meter, Kilogram, Second being “relativised” by NIST/NBS — Also: The Legacy of Precision: Exploring the History and Importance of Starrett Manufacturing Company

“NBS / NIST Natl Institute Standards has for years been redefining meter, kilogram, second. No longer can you go see or maybe touch an official meter stick, or weight, or pendulum. Instead, all core metrology, all basic units and standards of measure have been redefined, all based on number of cesium-137 atom vibrationss, etc, all … Read more

The Secret of Synchronization

An enormous thanks to Prof. Steven Strogatz — this video would not have been possible without him. Much of the script-writing was inspired and informed by his wonderful book Sync, and his 2004 TED talk. He is a giant in this field, and has literally written the book on chaos, complexity, and synchronization. It was … Read more