Former research mathematician here. He is correct that math is empirical, incorrect that it is a science.
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Replying to @St_Rev
interesting phrasing. I think I made have put it the other way around, but I'm not a research mathematician.
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empirical implies phenomenal though, right? science maybe less clearly defined but in my mind at minimum science is logical.
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"perceptible by the senses or through immediate experience.", allowing for instrumentation to count as senses
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Math is not perceptible through the senses but it is nevertheless _objectively reproducible_. This is an unusual property!
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(If you count proof engines as instrumentation, the distinction collapses)
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. Banned in Sweden. SubGenius, Zhuangist, white-hat troll. Defrocked mathematician. Brain problems.