A similar idea was worked out in more detail by the philosopher of science Nancy Cartwright under the heading of "the dappled world":

https://www.amazon.co.uk/How-Laws-Physics-Nancy-Cartwright/d...

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Dappled-World-Study-Boundaries-Scie...

It's interesting to see a physicist suggest something similar. Review/summary of the second (more recent) book here:

https://philosophynow.org/issues/28/The_Dappled_World_A_Stud...