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How well does maths describe reality?
Mathematical laws are absolute: they’re either true or false. Our understanding of physical reality is less certain. Philosopher of physics Dr Eleanor Knox explains.
(Photo: Silhouette of a man inside the universe, physical and mathematical formulas. Credit: Getty Images)
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