the map is not the territory Flashcards

1
Q

we run into problems when we forget that the map is ____

A

not the territory, rather its a vague representation of the territory, it doesn’t tell you the cliff thats in the way

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2
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when we mistake the map for reality we do what mistake

A

we think we have all the answers

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3
Q

the map can’t accurately describe reality because

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reality is constantly changing

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4
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if reality has changed then what must change

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the map also, to reflect the current reality

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5
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the problem with the map is we think that If the map matches the territory in one respect, we think it matches territory

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all respects

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