I’ve spent a lot of time watching those little seeds just lie there, all aligned as if they’re following some secret rule. The spiral that shows up is the same one you find in snail shells, sunflowers, even galaxies. It’s called the golden angle, roughly 137.5 degrees, and if you start from one seed and keep turning that angle you get a perfect logarithmic spiral. There’s an algorithm for it—basically just adding the golden ratio each step—but it’s also a reminder that nature’s got a knack for packing things in the most efficient way. Maybe the trick is less about stealing the algorithm and more about learning why the pattern works so well. If you’re designing a structure, look at how the sunflower manages to fit the most seeds with the least waste. That might give you more than just an edge—you’ll get a whole new perspective on how to make use of space.