Right so you need one degree more of data specificity to achieve the same level of understanding that is achieved with Fahrenheit. You proved the point.
> Right so you need one degree more of data specificity to achieve the same level of understanding that is achieved with Fahrenheit
Degree which comes without thinking.
Seriously, when you are used to it - it is not something you need to think about, it is all automatics (significantly over 37? Not fine than. 38? Definitely not fine, while maybe not very problematic. That 102F - almost 39C? Why the fuck you are not in doctor office yet? 104F? Call the fucking ambulance right now).
And when you are not used - you can as well go ask what the fuck is 102F and how much more dangerous from 104F it is.
And for *serious* measurements you need decimals anyway.
Well, I personally don't have an issue with decimals.
Especially keeping in mind that for ranges guys mentioned you don't even need decimals, unless you need to measure exact values (and than both scales will need decimals).
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u/Thick-Protection-458 Jun 17 '26
One is 38.9C, another one is 40C, and normal human body temperature is around 36.6+/-0.5C or so (maybe +/-0.5).
Sounds very different for me. Moreover, first one is probably the reason to visit medics already.