“X is true” means “X is a map, and X corresponds to some territory Y”. “X is real” means “X is territory.”
The relevant contrast, though, is between ‘affects’ and ‘makes itself’. We could rephrase Ritalin: ‘The inaccurate map changes the territory (in a way that results in its improved accuracy), but not enough to make itself (fully) accurate.’
“X is true” means “X is a map, and X corresponds to some territory Y”. “X is real” means “X is territory.”
The relevant contrast, though, is between ‘affects’ and ‘makes itself’. We could rephrase Ritalin: ‘The inaccurate map changes the territory (in a way that results in its improved accuracy), but not enough to make itself (fully) accurate.’