I was not familiar with the source and context, but the phrase is literally true. The global territory is 3D; the map is 2D. Reducing the dimensionality introd

I was not familiar with the source and context, but the phrase is literally true. The global territory is 3D; the map is 2D. Reducing the dimensionality introduces distortion. The map is always a lie. A decent cartographer reduces the lie to a fib. A bad one emits propaganda and enables the worst tyranny. The observation extends to all research. The only model for reality is precisely that: reality itself. This is not an anti-science screed. Rather, a reminder to keep it humble. Purity is for mathematicians.