Optimality of 11-square packing formalized in Lean with help from Claude
ctjlewis · x · 2026-10-07
The optimality proof for packing 11 squares has been fully formalized in Lean, with AI tools like Astra and Claude assisting the process and several community contributors collaborating. The quoted replies also debate the aesthetics of the packing pattern — widely called ugly, though some find it bizarrely beautiful enough to wear on clothing.
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