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Flyspeck II: The Basic Linear Programs

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This lecture covers the Flyspeck II project, focusing on the basic linear programs and the HOL Computing Library. It discusses the history of the Kepler Conjecture, the challenges faced in certifying the correctness of the proof, and the architecture of the HCL. The lecture emphasizes the importance of rigorous certification in mathematical papers.

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