[posterboy]

> [don't] talk about the "real" reality and mathematics together

That stopped me just at the right moment, but then you went and still did it:

> Through mathematics we learn more about the limits of our own model building/cognition than any secrets of the universe.

This is illogic, assuming we are part of the universe. Ignoring that last part, as you wanted, I get the reference. It comes down to saying, through learning about models we learn more about models. I agree if the stress is on learning, because to learn is part of the root of the word mathematics.

The real kicker nowadays is learning about learning, the mind, neurology, etc. directly.