# Metric System on The No Agenda Show Metric System comes up in 9 chapters across 9 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from April 2009 to May 2026. - **Chapters:** 9 - **Episodes:** 9 - **Discussed:** April 2009 – May 2026 - **Related topics:** [A4 Paper](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/a4-paper.md), [Golden Ratio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/golden-ratio.md), [Advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/advertising.md), [Amazon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amazon.md), [Bbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bbc.md), [Cbs News](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbs-news.md), [Cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [Conversion](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/conversion.md), [Data Tracking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/data-tracking.md), [Fibonacci](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fibonacci.md) ## Chapters 1–9 of 9 ### Selena Wang, White House Gunfire Reaction, Metric System Usage - **Episode:** [1871: Hatman](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1871-hatman.md) - **Published:** 2026-05-24 - **Time:** 1:04:15–1:06:59 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1871-hatman/chapter/selena-wang-white-house-gunfire-reaction-metric-system-usage.md ABC News correspondent Selena Wang's reaction to gunfire at the White House is critiqued after she initially mistook the shots for fireworks. The hosts mock her for continuing to report for several seconds before taking cover. They also question her use of "meters" to describe the distance, jokingly suggesting it indicates foreign influence in American journalism. Keywords: [selena wang](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/selena-wang.md), [cbs news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbs-news.md), [white house](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/white-house.md), [fireworks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fireworks.md), [metric system](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/metric-system.md), [reporting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/reporting.md) ### Metric Conversion Education, Kitchen Measurement Tools - **Episode:** [1535: Podspeeding](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1535-podspeeding.md) - **Published:** 2023-03-05 - **Time:** 0:00–2:15 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1535-podspeeding/chapter/metric-conversion-education-kitchen-measurement-tools.md The hosts discuss the utility of the metric system in the kitchen, noting that one teaspoon is equivalent to five milliliters. They examine the difficulty of converting ounces to liters and recommend using measuring cups that feature both imperial and metric markings. One host expresses surprise at the existence of dual-sided measuring cups available on Amazon. Keywords: [metric system](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/metric-system.md), milliliters, teaspoons, kitchen tools, [amazon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amazon.md), [conversion](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/conversion.md) ### A4 Paper Proportions and International Standards - **Episode:** [1201: John's Story Time](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1201-john-s-story-time.md) - **Published:** 2019-12-26 - **Time:** 1:20:38–1:23:45 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1201-john-s-story-time/chapter/a4-paper-proportions-and-international-standards.md A rant against the A4 paper standard criticizes its proportions as "ugly" and "creepy" compared to the US Letter format. The speaker argues that A4 does not follow the Fibonacci or Golden Ratio, leading to an "unpleasant" visual experience that irritates international listeners. Keywords: [a4 paper](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/a4-paper.md), fibonacci ratio, [golden ratio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/golden-ratio.md), [metric system](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/metric-system.md), printing ### Epson Printer Settings, A4 Paper, Metric System Resistance - **Episode:** [1113: Axe](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1113-axe.md) - **Published:** 2019-02-17 - **Time:** 3:23 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1113-axe/chapter/epson-printer-settings-a4-paper-metric-system-resistance.md A technical issue with an Epson printer cutting off text leads to a discovery that the device was defaulted to European A4 paper settings. This prompts a discussion on the failed 1960s and 1970s initiatives to convert the United States to the metric system. The use of A4 paper is characterized as an early globalist move that failed to gain traction in American offices. Keywords: epson, [a4 paper](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/a4-paper.md), [metric system](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/metric-system.md), [globalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/globalism.md), [infoworld](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/infoworld.md) ### Metric System, A4 Paper, Fibonacci Ratio - **Episode:** [1046: Pot on Sale](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1046-pot-on-sale.md) - **Published:** 2018-07-02 - **Time:** 2:02:30–2:06:47 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1046-pot-on-sale/chapter/metric-system-a4-paper-fibonacci-ratio.md A discussion on "no borders" internationalism leads to a tangent about the metric system and paper sizes. One host expresses a visceral dislike for the dimensions of A4 paper, calling it "creepy" and "too narrow" compared to standard 8.5x11 letter paper. They debate whether paper dimensions should follow the Fibonacci golden ratio and why the U.S. has resisted adopting the metric system. Keywords: [metric system](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/metric-system.md), [a4 paper](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/a4-paper.md), [fibonacci](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fibonacci.md), [golden ratio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/golden-ratio.md), [internationalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/internationalism.md), paper dimensions ### Podcast Metrics and the Nielsen Rating Belief System - **Episode:** [722: Moral Debt](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/722-moral-debt.md) - **Published:** 2015-05-17 - **Time:** 2:08:06–2:11:34 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/722-moral-debt/chapter/podcast-metrics-and-the-nielsen-rating-belief-system.md A discussion on podcasting business models addresses the difficulty of tracking listener data. The hosts argue that traditional Nielsen ratings are a "belief system" or "religion" rather than an accurate tracking system. They reject the idea of implementing intrusive logging for "No Agenda," preferring to remain unaware of exact listener numbers rather than compromising privacy for the sake of metrics. Keywords: [nielsen ratings](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nielsen-ratings.md), podcast metrics, [advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/advertising.md), [data tracking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/data-tracking.md), belief system ### CNN Tsunami Reporting and Metric System Confusion - **Episode:** [179: Douchebags](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/179-douchebags.md) - **Published:** 2010-03-04 - **Time:** 1:02:53–1:06:06 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/179-douchebags/chapter/cnn-tsunami-reporting-and-metric-system-confusion.md The hosts mock CNN's coverage of a tsunami threat, specifically a segment where Rick Sanchez struggled to explain a nine-meter drop in ocean levels. The clip highlights the news network's difficulty translating metric measurements into English for their audience. The hosts contrast this "crisis reporting" with their own analysis of government documents. Keywords: [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [rick sanchez](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rick-sanchez.md), [tsunami](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tsunami.md), [metric system](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/metric-system.md), buoy ### Noriko Sakai Drug Arrest and Metric Measurement Discrepancies - **Episode:** [143: Obama Sells Out To China](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/143-obama-sells-out-to-china.md) - **Published:** 2009-10-29 - **Time:** 51:24–56:03 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/143-obama-sells-out-to-china/chapter/noriko-sakai-drug-arrest-and-metric-measurement-discrepancies.md Japanese singer Noriko Sakai was arrested after police found 0.008 grams of a stimulant in her apartment. The BBC's reporting of this "trace amount"—equivalent to 8 milligrams or 24 grains of salt—is contrasted with the 25 milligrams of thimerosal found in standard flu vaccines. The arrest has caused a major scandal in Japan despite the extremely small quantity of the substance involved. Keywords: noriko sakai, [japan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/japan.md), [bbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bbc.md), [metric system](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/metric-system.md), [thimerosal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/thimerosal.md) ### Esperanto, Metric System, International Standardization - **Episode:** [88: Perchlorate and Cut Fiber](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/88-perchlorate-and-cut-fiber.md) - **Published:** 2009-04-12 - **Time:** 1:23:32–1:27:38 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/88-perchlorate-and-cut-fiber/chapter/esperanto-metric-system-international-standardization.md The conversation shifts to failed attempts at global standardization, such as the constructed language Esperanto and the U.S. resistance to the metric system. They discuss the "perils" of A4 paper dimensions and the legal battles in the UK over shopkeepers refusing to abandon imperial measurements for metric ones. Keywords: esperanto, klingon, [metric system](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/metric-system.md), [a4 paper](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/a4-paper.md), imperial measurements --- This is the markdown version of a page on The No Agenda Show for AI agents. Every public page on this site has one: add `.md` to its URL, or request it with `Accept: text/markdown`. - [Site index for agents (llms.txt)](https://search.noagendashow.net/llms.txt) - [Home](https://search.noagendashow.net/index.md) - [Search transcripts](https://search.noagendashow.net/search.md) - [All episodes](https://search.noagendashow.net/episodes.md) - [Topics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topics.md) - [People](https://search.noagendashow.net/people.md)