Bruce Warrington

Bruce Warrington, CEO and Chief Metrologist of the National Measurement Institute, dives into the fascinating world of measurement. He discusses the historical significance of the Treaty of the Metre, which unified global measurement standards. Listeners will learn how the metric system emerged during the French Revolution and the challenges in defining the metre. Warrington explains the shift from physical lengths to atomic precision and underscores the crucial role accurate measurements play in everything from manufacturing to everyday life.