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

Cultures with a history of struggle cook better, because they have to -Anthony Bourdaine 25

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?):

  • \(f(t)\) I

  • \(S(t)\) ii-V-I

  • \(h(t)\) iii, IV, vi, vii, alterations: being in the moment trumps the ii-V7-I duty

    • Δ7

    • m or min

    • ° or dim

    • ø or m7♭5, -5

    • + or aug, ♯5 or +5

    • sus

    • ♭9, ♯9, ♯11, ♭13

  • \((X'X)^T \cdot X'Y\) tension & release (e.g. Aiim7/E (GΔ) - iim7♭5/E Em)

  • \(\beta\) m7♭5 > 7♯9 > 7♭9 > °7 > 7, etc

  • \(SV'\) BWV 846 Prelude in C Major, Op 28 Prelude No. 4

While Tyler Perry’s work captures the collective unconscious via tension (bad marriage) & release (church music), the characters he creates don’t have individually compelling arcs that subsume many of the parameters of life

This is equivalent to their \(SV'\) being a vector of mostly \(zeros\) and the barriers, challenges, diversions, sirens, misfortunes, obstacles, courses, “chains” within which Tyler Perry is supposed to “dance” aren’t rich, leaving a basic ii-V-I redemption arch with perhaps one or two straightforward insersions of, say, iii and IV.

      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 26: 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

Tip

In John Adams letter to Abigail concerning the “three generation” process of making an artist or seeker of leisure, we can reconceptualize it as a ii-V7-I chord progression.

One ancestor departs from the homeland and finds manual work (garbage collection for Kardashians). Their struggles in a new adoptive home yield a triumph: a professional second generation (trial lawyer for Kardashians).

The final generation has seen no struggle and the family has “returned” to the idealized paradise they would have wanted at their original home but found elsewhere. It’s in this light that you should read the letter to Abigail 27

                         1. Pessimism
                                     \
            2. Beyond Good & Evil -> 4. Dionysian -> 5. Science -> 6. Morality
                                     /
                                     3. Robustness


                             1. Chaos
                                     \
                        2. Frenzy -> 4. Dionysian -> 5. Algorithm -> 6. Binary
                                     /
                                     3. Energy

Activation Function \(Q\)#

  • Hunter-gatherer/War: humanism, spiritual teachings (I)

  • Peasant/Economics: judeo (B)

  • Farmer/Calculus: christian (G)

Biases \(U()\)#

  • Manufacturer/Philosophy: world religions (Y)

Weights \(\frac{dU()}{dQ}\)#

  • Energy/Musick: prophetic utterances (O)

  • Deployment/Leisure: individual experience (R)

Hide code cell source 
import numpy as np
import matplotlib.pyplot as plt

# Define the total utility function U(Q)
def total_utility(Q):
    return 100 * np.log(Q + 1)  # Logarithmic utility function for illustration

# Define the marginal utility function MU(Q)
def marginal_utility(Q):
    return 100 / (Q + 1)  # Derivative of the total utility function

# Generate data
Q = np.linspace(1, 100, 500)  # Quantity range from 1 to 100
U = total_utility(Q)
MU = marginal_utility(Q)

# Plotting
plt.figure(figsize=(14, 7))

# Plot Total Utility
plt.subplot(1, 2, 1)
plt.plot(Q, U, label=r'Total Utility $U(Q) = 100 \log(Q + 1)$', color='blue')
plt.title('Total Utility')
plt.xlabel('Quantity (Q)')
plt.ylabel('Total Utility (U)')
plt.legend()
plt.grid(True)

# Plot Marginal Utility
plt.subplot(1, 2, 2)
plt.plot(Q, MU, label=r'Marginal Utility $MU(Q) = \frac{dU(Q)}{dQ} = \frac{100}{Q + 1}$', color='red')
plt.title('Marginal Utility')
plt.xlabel('Quantity (Q)')
plt.ylabel('Marginal Utility (MU)')
plt.legend()
plt.grid(True)

# Adding some calculus notation and Greek symbols
plt.figtext(0.5, 0.02, r"$MU(Q) = \frac{dU(Q)}{dQ} = \lim_{\Delta Q \to 0} \frac{U(Q + \Delta Q) - U(Q)}{\Delta Q}$", ha="center", fontsize=12)

plt.tight_layout()
plt.show()
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One needs challenges, a worthy adversary, the embrace of more remote overtones of the harmonic series - Qualities to be reinterpreted as the form of the character arc: the ii-V7-I archetype that music lends to all the arts

  • Westmalle Dubbel, \(7\) %

  • Duvel, \(8.5\) %

  • Truth, \(8.7\) %

  • Westmalle Tripel, \(9.5\) %

  • St. Bernardus Abt 12, \(10\) %

Michael Tilson Thomas: Music and emotion through time has parallels with Dante’s Allegory#

Italia#

ii Primo#

  • Hell-Geothermal/Aperitivo, Antipasto

  • Primo

  • Secondo, Contorno

V7 Dolce#

  • Purgatory-Mountain/Insalata, Formaggi e Frutta, Dolce, Caffé, Digestivo

i Inferno#

  • Goals-Solar/Dante’s allegory is the theme of S3E10: Tuscany 28

  • The structure of Dante’s Inferno: Hell, Purgatory, Goals is truly from our collective unconscious

A complete Tuscan meal is a delightful and elaborate experience, reflecting the region’s rich culinary heritage and emphasis on fresh, high-quality ingredients. Here’s a breakdown of a traditional Tuscan meal, incorporating all the components you mentioned:

Aperitivo#

Purpose: To stimulate the appetite with light drinks and small snacks.

  • Drinks: Prosecco, Negroni, Aperol Spritz, or a glass of light white wine.

  • Snacks: Olives, nuts, crostini with toppings such as liver pâté (crostini di fegatini), and small slices of salami or cheese.

Antipasto: Affettati Misti#

Purpose: A selection of cured meats to start the meal.

  • Selection: Prosciutto Toscano, finocchiona (fennel-flavored salami), salame toscano, and soppressata.

  • Accompaniments: Marinated vegetables, olives, and bread.

Primo (First Course)#

Purpose: A hearty dish to begin the main part of the meal.

  • Examples:

    • Ribollita: A traditional Tuscan soup made with bread, cannellini beans, and vegetables.

    • Pappardelle al Cinghiale: Wide pasta ribbons with a rich wild boar sauce.

    • Pappa al Pomodoro: A thick tomato and bread soup.

Secondo (Second Course)#

Purpose: The main protein dish.

  • Examples:

    • Bistecca alla Fiorentina: A large, thick T-bone steak, grilled to perfection and seasoned simply with olive oil, salt, and pepper.

    • Cinghiale in Umido: Wild boar stew, slow-cooked with tomatoes, red wine, and herbs.

    • Arista di Maiale: Roast pork loin with rosemary and garlic.

Contorno (Side Dishes)#

Purpose: Complementary vegetable dishes served alongside the secondo.

  • Examples:

    • Fagioli all’Uccelletto: Cannellini beans stewed with tomatoes and sage.

    • Verdure Grigliate: Grilled seasonal vegetables, such as zucchini, eggplant, and bell peppers.

Insalata (Salad)#

Purpose: A refreshing and light dish to cleanse the palate.

  • Example: Simple mixed greens with a light vinaigrette, often served after the main course to refresh the palate.

Formaggio e Frutta (Cheese and Fruit)#

Purpose: A transition between the savory courses and dessert.

  • Cheese Selection: Pecorino Toscano, aged Parmigiano-Reggiano, and fresh ricotta.

  • Fruit: Fresh figs, pears, grapes, and apples, sometimes accompanied by a drizzle of honey.

Dolce (Dessert)#

Purpose: A sweet conclusion to the meal.

  • Examples:

    • Cantucci e Vin Santo: Almond biscotti served with a sweet dessert wine for dipping.

    • Torta della Nonna: A custard-filled tart topped with pine nuts.

    • Panforte: A dense, chewy cake made with nuts, dried fruits, and spices.

Caffè#

Purpose: A strong espresso to finish the meal.

  • Example: A small cup of Italian espresso.

Digestivo#

Purpose: A digestif to aid digestion.

  • Examples: Grappa, limoncello, or an amaro such as Amaro Montenegro.

Recitation of Dante Alighieri’s Allegory#

Purpose: To celebrate Tuscan cultural heritage through literature.

  • Example: A recitation of a passage from Dante’s “Divine Comedy,” especially from the “Inferno” or “Purgatorio,” reflecting on the rich literary tradition of Tuscany.28

This comprehensive Tuscan meal not only showcases the culinary excellence of the region but also integrates its profound cultural and literary heritage, making it a truly immersive experience.

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