How mathematical expressions cause effects in the real world is itself a conceptual confusion; confusing the map (mathematics) with the territory (physical world), as when one mistakes longitude/latitude lines for causes of mountain heights.

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James Orr

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How is it that mathematical expressions are causing something in the real world? It's like saying that the longitude and latitude lines on the map are responsible for the height of the Himalayan mountains.

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The Magician’s Twin, with David Berlinski, Stephen Meyer, and James Orr | Uncommon KnowledgeHoover Institution
Created: 8/11/2026, 1:45:57 AM

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