I haven't posted in a while, though that does not say anything about the time I spend contemplating Time's various human and natural dimensions. But every once in a while, I find something that looks to me like it should belong in my blog, and this article by ScienceAlert.com seems apt.
Essentially, Facebook solved a mathematical problem involving the use of cinematic frame-rates to produce a more elegant numerical value than the ones based on existing digital time-frames. In addition to this, Facebook released the documentation as open-source for gamers and film-makers, suggesting the possibility that the Flick may someday soon become almost as common used as the bit.
There you have it. All you have to do is own a multi-billion dollar media company, and you too might be able to introduce your own horological unit for public use. Good luck.
Essentially, Facebook solved a mathematical problem involving the use of cinematic frame-rates to produce a more elegant numerical value than the ones based on existing digital time-frames. In addition to this, Facebook released the documentation as open-source for gamers and film-makers, suggesting the possibility that the Flick may someday soon become almost as common used as the bit.
There you have it. All you have to do is own a multi-billion dollar media company, and you too might be able to introduce your own horological unit for public use. Good luck.
