numberthing

noun. pl. numberthings. a mathematical object constructed of numbers, algebra, and/or operation sequences.
Numberthings are very real objects but they are completely intangible and not necessarily connected to any physical objects or phenomena.
A numberthing exists solely within one of the infinite worlds of mathematics, reason, and computing itself.

TV shows make meaningless dancing collages of numberthings appear to depict geniuses afoot or at work. When the audience tries to freeze-frame view any given numberthing in that collage, it's either a generic formula or gibberish.