Why can mathematics and physics simulate natural phenomena so closely in thought experiments, calculations and computer programs?

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Why can mathematics and physics simulate natural phenomena so closely in thought experiments, calculations and computer programs?

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Answer 1

You have two options:

– The universe has no rules, or
– The universe has rules.

Which do you choose? Option 2, good. Now if it has rules you need a system of rule that is predictable and logical. You have only one option for this: math. You measure a “before”, you add a measurable “event”, and then you get a measurable “result. “before + event = result”. Logic.

Logic says if reality has rules, you can model it with math.