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Category error via physics metaphors #26

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@jonassiebler

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Transfer of terms such as Mass, Curvature, Gravitation, Rotation, Worldline without clear isomorphism or methodological bridge to actual physics. Risk of physics envy or rhetorical overclaim.

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Loss of credibility with physicists, philosophers of science, and analytic philosophers.

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Clarify analogy vs isomorphism in Core Concepts and Positioning. Mark formulas as inspirational formalization until rigorous derivations exist. Dual Mission makes rigorous isomorphism the central long-term task.

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Migrated from static critical-gaps.astro (conceptual group).

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    area:conceptualConceptual and ontological gapsgapFramework critical gap / limitationpage:foundationsMaps to /foundations hub only (not every Foundations leaf)page:frameworkMaps to /framework hub (plus multi-page gaps that also list concept pages)priority:highHigh priority gapscope:dualBoth dual-mission scopesstatus:active-reviewUnder active reviewtype:big-gapMajor theme on the gaps page

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