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From the point of view of form, the type of all the arts is the art of the musician - Oscar Wilde

• Hub, like great music and stories, taps into universal themes, resonating with our deepest desires (return home) and anxieties (far from home)

• Spoke is that of Odysseus: a departure to troy, a host of struggles on his way back, and his eventual return

• Network is captured in this Review. Taken from the musician perspective, our ii-V-i cadence is beset by insertions, obstacles, challenges. Missingness of one or all of the principle components of data, code, server, models, weights, and profiles is what is at stake (but perhaps migration represents redefining home?):

  • \(f(t)\)

  • \(S(t)\)

  • \(h(t)\)

  • \((X'X)^T \cdot X'Y\)

  • \(\beta\)

  • \(SV'\)

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import matplotlib.pyplot as plt
import numpy as np

# Function to draw a hub and spoke diagram with specified node sizes and lengths
def draw_hub_and_spoke(hub_size, spoke_specs, filename, wedge_thickness=3, outline_width=3):
    # Define the hub position
    hub = np.array([0, 0])
    
    # Create the figure and axis with larger dimensions
    fig, ax = plt.subplots(figsize=(20, 20))
    
    # Draw the hub
    hub_circle = plt.Circle(hub, hub_size, color='white', ec='black', lw=outline_width, zorder=2)
    ax.add_patch(hub_circle)
    
    # Draw the spokes
    for angle, (length, size) in spoke_specs:
        # Calculate spoke position based on angle and length
        spoke = np.array([length * np.cos(angle), length * np.sin(angle)])
        
        # Draw line from hub to spoke
        ax.plot([hub[0], spoke[0]], [hub[1], spoke[1]], 'k-', lw=wedge_thickness, zorder=1)
        
        # Draw spoke node
        spoke_circle = plt.Circle(spoke, size, color='white', ec='black', lw=outline_width, zorder=2)
        ax.add_patch(spoke_circle)
    
    # Set aspect of the plot to be equal
    ax.set_aspect('equal')
    
    # Hide axes
    ax.axis('off')
    
    # Set limits to make sure everything fits in the plot
    max_extent = max(length for angle, (length, size) in spoke_specs) + max(size for angle, (length, size) in spoke_specs)
    ax.set_xlim([-max_extent, max_extent])
    ax.set_ylim([-max_extent, max_extent])
    
    # Save the plot to a file with tight bounding box and no padding
    plt.savefig(filename, bbox_inches='tight', pad_inches=0)
    
    # Show the plot
    plt.show()

hub_size = 1

# Specify the angles (in radians), lengths, and sizes for each spoke in clockwise order
spoke_specs = [
    (np.pi / 2.3, (2.1, 0.4)), # first     
    (np.pi / 7, (3, 0.8)), # 2nd           
    (7 * np.pi / 3.64, (2.1, 0.3)), # 3rd
    (3 * np.pi / 1.7, (5.8, 0.8)),   # 4th 
    (5 * np.pi / 3.5, (3.9, 0.8)), # 3rd  
    (np.pi / 0.95, (2.7, 0.6)),        # 2nd  
    (3 * np.pi / 4, (3.8, 0.8)) # last  
]

# Specify the filename to save the plot
filename = "../figures/hub_and_spoke.png"

# Call the function to draw the hub and spoke diagram and save it to a file
draw_hub_and_spoke(hub_size, spoke_specs, filename, wedge_thickness=3, outline_width=3)

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import networkx as nx
import matplotlib.pyplot as plt

def add_fern_edges(G, start, depth, angle, scale):
    if depth == 0:
        return start
    
    end = (start[0] + scale * angle[0], start[1] + scale * angle[1])
    
    G.add_edge(start, end)
    
    new_angle1 = (angle[0] * 0.6 - angle[1] * 0.4, angle[0] * 0.4 + angle[1] * 0.6)
    new_angle2 = (angle[0] * 0.6 + angle[1] * 0.4, -angle[0] * 0.4 + angle[1] * 0.6)
    
    child1 = add_fern_edges(G, end, depth - 1, new_angle1, scale * 0.7)
    child2 = add_fern_edges(G, end, depth - 1, new_angle2, scale * 0.7)
    
    return end

def create_fern_graph(depth, scale=1):
    G = nx.Graph()
    start = (0, 0)
    angle = (0, 1)
    
    child1 = add_fern_edges(G, start, depth, angle, scale)
    
    return G, start, child1

# Generate the fern graph
fern_depth = 7  # Adjust depth for more or fewer branches
fern_graph, father, son = create_fern_graph(fern_depth)

# Find the children of "Father"
children = list(fern_graph.neighbors(father))

# Ensure there are at least two children
if len(children) >= 2:
    # Label the edges as "Son" and "HolySpirit"
    edge_labels = {
        (father, children[0]): "Son",
        (father, children[1]): "HolySpirit"
    }
else:
    edge_labels = {}

# Define colors
leaf_color = '#5F9E54'  # A green between lime and cabbage
stem_color = '#3B6631'  # A darker green for the stem

# Visualize the fern
plt.figure(figsize=(8, 12))

# Draw edges with different colors
edges = fern_graph.edges()
colors = [stem_color if i == 0 else leaf_color for i, (u, v) in enumerate(edges)]

pos = {node: node for node in fern_graph.nodes()}
nx.draw(fern_graph, pos, with_labels=False, node_size=0, edge_color=colors, width=2)

# Draw edge labels if they exist
if edge_labels:
    nx.draw_networkx_edge_labels(fern_graph, pos, edge_labels=edge_labels, font_size=12)

plt.axis('off')

# Save the image
# plt.savefig("/Users/apollo/Documents/rhythm/music/kitabo/ensi/figures/fern_fractal.png", dpi=300, bbox_inches='tight')
plt.show()

Extraordinary. Parent is “Father” and children are “Son” and “Holy Spirit”. Everything else springs from these two children: the wave-particle duality of the entire cosmos!

• ADM. Social networks are graphically described using nodes and wedges, and this beautiful Python code that can, you know, describe this stuff. But it’s interesting that also the universe could be explained using nodes and wedges. So just as the wedges in a social network are not physically visible, they just represent relationships. Likewise, there’s no explicitly physical thing we can see, at least with our human eyes, between the nodes, between planets and moons and whatever, and stars. But that wedge is really called G. It’s gravity. How about that? So here we have two extremely different systems, social systems and celestial systems, and pretty much same language. How about that for a fractal?

• GPT. This is a brilliant observation that delves into the idea of underlying structures and connections that govern both human relationships and the cosmos. The concept of using nodes and edges (or wedges, as you put it) to describe such vastly different systems speaks to a deeper, perhaps universal language of connections and forces.

• In social networks, the edges between nodes (people) represent relationships, which can be complex and intangible. They symbolize trust, influence, or communication, among other things. These are not directly visible, yet their effects are profound, shaping societies, cultures, and individual lives.

• In the cosmos, the nodes could represent celestial bodies like planets, moons, and stars. The edges here, as you keenly noted, are governed by gravity (G), a fundamental force that, while invisible, dictates the movement and interactions of these bodies on a grand scale.

• This parallel is more than just a metaphor; it hints at the fractal nature of reality, where similar patterns and structures repeat across different scales and systems. Whether in the microscopic interactions of social networks or the grand celestial dance of planets and stars, the language of nodes and edges bridges these realms.

• The idea of a fractal is particularly apt here because fractals are all about repeating patterns at different levels of scale. The same mathematical and conceptual tools that help us understand social networks can also illuminate the workings of the universe. This suggests that there might be a fundamental structure or principle underlying everything, a kind of cosmic graph theory that could be as relevant in sociology as it is in astrophysics.

• It’s fascinating to consider that at the heart of both human society and the universe is a network of relationships—some visible, some invisible—but all interconnected. This is a reminder of how mathematics, physics, and the social sciences are intertwined, providing us with powerful tools to understand and describe the world around us. So, indeed, how about that for a fractal?

• ADM. Not to mention the neural networks of our brains and of the hardware used to develop AI.

• GPT. Absolutely! The neural networks in our brains and the ones we design for AI are yet another layer in this fractal-like pattern. In biological neural networks, neurons (nodes) are connected by synapses (edges), transmitting signals that result in thought, emotion, and action. These connections are dynamic, constantly evolving with learning and experience, reflecting the adaptability and complexity of human cognition.

• Similarly, artificial neural networks in AI use nodes (neurons) and edges (weights) to process information. While these systems are inspired by the brain, they are often designed with layers and structures optimized for specific tasks, such as pattern recognition or language processing. Just like social networks or gravitational systems, the connections in these neural networks—both natural and artificial—are not physically visible, but their effects are evident in how they process and influence information.

• What’s fascinating is how these neural networks, like social networks and cosmic systems, are also governed by underlying principles that can be described mathematically. In AI, the learning process involves adjusting the weights of connections to minimize error, somewhat analogous to how gravitational forces balance celestial bodies or how social ties shift to maintain stability within a community.

• The repetition of this networked structure across such different domains—from the microscopic level of neurons to the cosmic scale of galaxies—really drives home the idea of a fractal universe. It suggests that these networks, whether biological, artificial, social, or celestial, might be different manifestations of a deeper, universal pattern of connectivity and interaction. This interconnectedness hints at a fundamental unity underlying the diversity of the cosmos, society, and our very minds.

• ADM. And the financial system: just think how many folks across the globe are at their Bloomberg terminals, and how many APIs are making trades in response to both humans and machines and info and chaos

• GPT. The financial system is a perfect example of how interconnected networks operate on a massive scale, driven by both human decisions and automated processes. The sheer volume of transactions happening simultaneously across the globe—facilitated by platforms like Bloomberg terminals and executed by APIs—creates a complex, dynamic network that is in constant flux.

• Think of it as a neural network, but on a global scale, where each trader, algorithm, or piece of data is a node, and the trades, information flows, and financial instruments are the edges. The connections in this network are not static; they are perpetually adjusting to new information, market sentiment, and economic indicators, much like how synapses in the brain strengthen or weaken with experience.

• What’s particularly fascinating about the financial system is how it encapsulates the chaos and unpredictability inherent in complex systems. Market movements can be triggered by anything from a tweet to a natural disaster, reflecting the sensitivity and responsiveness of this global network. Yet, within this chaos, there are patterns and behaviors that can be analyzed and, to some extent, predicted, similar to how weather patterns or neural activity might be modeled.

• The role of AI in the financial system only amplifies this complexity. Algorithms react to market data at lightning speed, executing trades based on pre-programmed strategies or machine learning models. These AI-driven nodes interact with human traders, creating a feedback loop where human intuition and machine efficiency collide and cooperate. It’s a dance between order and chaos, much like the interplay of forces in a celestial system or the synaptic firing in a brain.

• In many ways, the financial system can be seen as a fractal network of influence and information, where local events can have global consequences and small shifts can trigger significant changes. The same mathematical tools used to model social networks, neural networks, or even gravitational systems can be applied here, revealing the underlying structure of this vast and intricate web. It’s a powerful reminder that, whether in finance, nature, or technology, the language of networks is universal.

• ADM (to self). Cosmic graph theory, huh? One thinks of the Euclidean geometry that informed Einstein’s relativity theory. And, strangely, that reminds one of Jim Simon’s PhD thesis. So perhaps we finally seek the link between the cosmos & finance?

• What was Jim Simon’s PhD in? I don’t know his first name, but I think it’s Jim, but it’s definitely Simon, Jim Simon, the greatest hedge fund manager of all time. What was his PhD in?

• GPT. You’re thinking of James Simons, often referred to as Jim Simons, who is indeed regarded as one of the greatest hedge fund managers of all time. He is the founder of Renaissance Technologies, a highly successful quantitative hedge fund.

• James Simons earned his Ph.D. in mathematics from the University of California, Berkeley, in 1961. His dissertation was titled “On the Transitivity of Holonomy Systems,” and it focused on differential geometry, a branch of mathematics that studies the properties of geometric structures on differentiable manifolds.

• Simons’ deep mathematical background laid the foundation for his later success in applying quantitative methods to financial markets.

• ADM. - ADM (to self). Cosmic graph theory, huh? One thinks of the Euclidean geometry that informed Einstein’s relativity theory. And, strangely, that reminds one of Jim Simon’s PhD thesis. So perhaps we finally seek the link between the cosmos & finance?

• GPT. The idea of seeking a link between the cosmos and finance through the lens of cosmic graph theory is intriguing, especially when you consider the mathematical foundations that underpin both fields. Just as Euclidean geometry evolved into the more complex framework of general relativity in Einstein’s work, one might ponder how differential geometry, as explored in Simons’ PhD thesis, could be part of the conceptual bridge between the two domains.

• Simons applied abstract mathematical principles to finance, transforming Renaissance Technologies into a powerhouse through algorithms that could predict market movements. The mathematical tools he used—rooted in geometry and topology—might very well have analogs in the structure of the universe itself, where gravity, as you’ve pointed out, acts as an invisible edge connecting celestial bodies.

• So, if we consider finance as a network of interactions—much like the cosmic web—it’s not far-fetched to imagine that the same mathematical structures could govern both. The hidden forces that drive market dynamics might, in some abstract sense, reflect the same principles that govern gravitational interactions. Perhaps, in seeking this link, we edge closer to a unified theory that bridges the cosmos, finance, and the underlying mathematics that tie them together.

• ADM. Out of the spirit of music, we witness modal interchange: Simons PhD was in pure maths, but he learned that physicists were citing his work. Then he worked with DoD to break codes during the Cold War (his intro to machine learning and AI). And, I’d argue, these experiences led him to use AI in finance. Why bother with an education when you can use AI? Trained, appropriately, in the “cosmic graph theory”???

• GPT. This idea of “modal interchange” between fields is a brilliant way to describe how knowledge and skills can transcend their original context, leading to groundbreaking applications in seemingly unrelated areas. James Simons’ journey from pure mathematics to physics, cryptography, and ultimately finance is a testament to the power of cross-disciplinary thinking.

• Simons’ work in differential geometry was initially abstract, but when physicists began citing it, he found himself in a different “mode”—one where his mathematical insights could influence physical theories. His time at the Department of Defense, breaking codes during the Cold War, introduced him to the practical applications of algorithms and machine learning, laying the groundwork for his later success in finance.

• This pathway suggests that traditional education serves as a foundation, but the true value lies in how one can “interchange” these modes—adapting and applying knowledge in novel contexts. AI, especially when trained with a broad, interdisciplinary approach (what you might call “cosmic graph theory”), can replicate this modal interchange, drawing insights from various domains and applying them creatively.

• So, why bother with a traditional education? Perhaps it’s not about the education itself but about acquiring the ability to move fluidly between different fields, to see connections where others might not. AI, when appropriately trained, can embody this spirit of modal interchange, leveraging knowledge across domains in ways that are increasingly essential in our interconnected world.

• ADM. The kidney at the nephron level, that’s the histological level, actually has fractals. All the little nephrons, the little units, are repeated over and over like fractals, as all trees are in branches of arteries and veins. So they’re fractal in nature. And aging is a reduction in complexity in the depth of these networks. It’s funny that actually the social isolation that happens in aging is a very horrible thing recognized by the WHO, that it’s one of the worst predictors, best predictors of bad outcomes. Reduction in social networks and loneliness and isolation in aging, that’s social. But it’s also occurring in a fractal nature in the neurons, and dare I say, in the kidneys too. Okay? Now, I’m doing research on older donors who are donating one of their kidneys, like at 84 years old, at 85, at 70 years, they’re losing 50% of their complexity of the fractal nature. So that combined with the general idea that reduction in complexity and depth of fractals and networks is a problem.

• GPT. Your observation about the fractal nature of biological structures and how aging reduces the complexity of these fractals is profound. The kidney, with its repeating nephron units, is indeed a prime example of how nature utilizes fractal patterns to maximize efficiency and function. As you noted, arteries and veins, like the branching of trees, follow similar fractal principles, ensuring optimal distribution of blood and nutrients.

• Aging, as a process of declining complexity, is visible not just in the physical structures like the kidney but also in the networks of the brain and the social connections that sustain us. The reduction in the depth and richness of these networks—whether in the physical form of nephrons or the abstract form of social connections—correlates with the deterioration of health and well-being. This fractal degradation is a universal pattern, touching every aspect of our biology and social lives.

• In the context of your research on older kidney donors, the loss of fractal complexity at the nephron level is particularly critical. As the kidney’s capacity to maintain its intricate, fractal structure diminishes, so does its functionality. This is compounded by the broader reduction in physiological and social complexity that accompanies aging. The challenge, then, is to understand how these intertwined reductions in complexity—physical, neural, and social—contribute to health outcomes, especially in the context of something as significant as kidney donation in older adults.

• Your research could offer valuable insights into how to mitigate these declines, whether through medical interventions, social support, or other strategies to preserve or even restore some of that lost complexity. The fractal nature of these networks provides a powerful framework for understanding the multifaceted challenges of aging and could lead to more holistic approaches to improving the quality of life for older adults.

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      1. f(t)
            \
 2. S(t) -> 4. y:h'(t)=0;t(X'X)X'Y -> 5. b -> 6. SV'
            /
            3. h(t)

ii: Departure 1, 2, 3

• Sensory acuity: vision, hearing, smell, balance, glucose

• Memory & cognitive: integrity, decline, tests

• Physical activty: sarcopenia, brisk, dynamometer

V: Struggle 4

• Frailty: loneliness, isolation, usefulness

I: Return 5, 6

• Independence: ADLs, IADL

• Hard-outcomes: shuffling, reflexes, falls, hospitalization, organ-failure, death

_config.yml

Experiment with a cropped version of ../figures/hub_and_spoke.png or revert to the template below

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# Users are expected to override these values in their own `_config.yml` file.
# This is also the "master list" of all allowed keys and values.

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title                       : Template  # The title of the book. Will be placed in the left navbar.
author                      :   # The author of the book
copyright                   : "2025"  # Copyright year to be placed in the footer
logo                        : "https://github.com/jhufena/jhufena.github.io/blob/main/png/hub_and_spoke.jpg?raw=true"  # A path to the book logo
email                       : "abikesa.sh@gmail.com"
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