JulianMorrison comments on Calibration fail - Less Wrong

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Comment author: JulianMorrison 09 August 2009 09:49:04PM 2 points [-]

I think our algorithm for "tall" is different than our algorithm for "long". Guessing:

We measure "long" by foreshortening and comparison to recognizable objects.

We measure "tall" by angle versus eye level, and the difference in arc gets small quickly.

Comment author: fburnaby 12 August 2009 11:39:14PM 1 point [-]

Here in Canada, we measure "long" in units of time taken to traverse. Mean speed is never given.

Comment author: [deleted] 13 August 2009 12:54:37AM 2 points [-]

How long are pencils in Canada?

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