[MD] bubbles of philosophy

[craigerb at comcast.net]

“whatever conceptual model we come up with, it cannot ultimately serve as a substitute for Reality.
And while we might be tempted to shrug off this observation, ignoring its implications is potentially devastating."

I think just the opposite.
I think the "conceptual model we come up with" is greater than our Reality.
For instance, the tetnus germ is no part of my experience.  I have never perceived it nor have I ever known that 
I was or will be affected by it.  It might as well be a theoretical entity.  Yet I get my tetnus shot--not to do so
would be "potentially devastating."
Craig