You might enjoy reading about metrology. The science of measurement. It’s pretty interesting stuff. Not just anything can be used as a metric, there are clear rules for what qualifies as a measurement, and what does not. P

I am not that kid, I just look like that kid. People have chosen to follow me my entire life. I do not know why. I am not a leader. I promise nothing but failure. Yet I have never been able to shake them. I gave up trying long ago. If you follow me, you’re going to get exactly what I promised.

Nothing.