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Because they're merely mathematical models of what we experience. They're no more "real" than man-bear pig, although they do have predictive capabilities.

Until they don't.

Ultimately what is real is a philosophical question. Why isn't man-bear pig real? The Imagination Land story arc really delved into this question.

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> Because they're merely mathematical models of what we experience.

Particles aren't?

No, the universe is actually made of tiny rubber balls, and I've seen rubber balls so I know they're real. Fields are just mysterious vibes, like ghosts that make your hair stand on end when they pass through you.

But you've never seen an electron.

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