If nothing rational designed the universe, and math is the invention of men, why does physical space behave like a mathematical space?

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[–]TemporarilyDeceased 2 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 0 fun3 insightful - 1 fun -  (1 child)

Math is explanatory and used to convey meaning. This is the same way we use language. We don't assume that because the universe can be explained using the English language that whomever created the universe is a native English speaker.

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How could Einstein work out general relativity before he could confirm it and have the universe agree?