The 14th Floor is the Tree of Knowledge, standing in nothing, not rooted in reality, not rooted in correct understanding, made up, imprecise.
It is trying to depict reality accurately, but has a difficult time peeking under the surface, because it lacks the innate capacities that operate through feelings, the 13th floor.
It is a dead end, and is taking humanity to self-annihilation.
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