Frankie

Chicago Native, Real Estate Broker, Financial News Junkie, Investor/ Swing Trader, Musician, Man of Business, Lamb, Student of Life, in no particular order.

[Frankie @fnjjr]

@MariahCarey David Morales

[Douglas Busch CMT @chartsmarter]

Cathy Needs to Stand Up Right Here: https://t.co/ALxby5kCh1 "if $ARKG can find a bottom here, a big if, and then thrust back above the WEEKLY bearish descending triangle could be big risk-on signal back on. $AXSM $VRTX names holding their own." $INSM $TGTX $BIIB $XBI #biotech

[End Wokeness @EndWokeness]

"DONALD TRUMP WILL NEVER EVER BE PRESIDENT" montages never get old:

[Frankie @fnjjr]

@TamarLegion Ok I used to like her.

[Erick Holmberg @Erickinboston]

I ran into Gabriel and Zuko today on the beach. They say hi and please buy their book. @progresswings @ninestarpress https://t.co/L1QEIzRsMa

[Frankie @fnjjr]

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[Lifeboat Foundation @LifeboatHQ]

TIMELAPSE of Future Space Stations (Sci-fi Documentary) https://t.co/suOPiDpRTf

[Erick Holmberg @Erickinboston]

✨ Calling all book lovers! ✨

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[Brett Boettcher @brettboettcher1]

40 sentences that will teach you more about nutrition than a $400,000 medical degree.

1) Meat, eggs and animal organs are the most nutrient dense foods on the planet.

[✨Ju’Wan✨ @juwanpls]

There will never be another BIG 3 like this. EVER.

[Value Theory @ValueInvestorAc]

Charlie Munger passed away today at the age of 99.

Warren Buffett once said "Charlie has the best 30-second mind in the world"

How did he think so quickly & precisely?

Mental Models

Let's take a look at 21 of Munger's best:

[Jash Dholani @oldbooksguy]

10 concepts that explain the modern world

1. Parkinson’s Law: Companies become bigger and worse over time. Clerks manufacture work for each other as overall capacity dips. When British Navy ships went down from 68 to 20, officials increased by 78%.

2. Chesterton Fence: If you don’t know what an old custom does, don’t touch it. It may be holding back problems you’re completely unaware of. You’ve not seen the wolves yet because of the very fence you’re about to demolish.

3. The Medici Effect: Sculptors, painters, and architects converged in Florence as the Medicis were funding the artists. Their proximity led to a fertile dialogue which, in turn, led to the Renaissance. The internet will amplify this cross-pollination of ideas.

4. The Centipede's Dilemma: Ask a centipede which one of its hundred legs moves the fastest and it forgets how to move. Reflecting on what we normally do without thought ironically worsens performance. A culture of endless self-reflection, therapy, and navel gazing is eroding important life skills.

5. Tyranny of small decisions: Individuals make small decisions to maximize convenience but this leads to massive social failure. We nod along to contagious ideas like “gender is fluid” because resisting them is too much work - till kids start getting transgender surgery. The slippery slope is not a fallacy but a fundamental reality.

6. The Zebra Effect explains why people don’t want to stand out. Zebras are hard to individually study as it's nearly impossible to track one of them for long (lost in the striped chaos). So scientists once put a big red dot on one zebra so he could be tracked & studied. Lions zeroed in on him and hunted him with ease. Getting lost among others is a survival mechanism. Hence the human desire to conform.

7. Why the ruler can’t rule: The executive head can’t implement his ideas on ground because the bureaucrats are closer to it, and have an agenda of their own. The Tzar of Russia had to deal with the Deep State too. Nicholas II: “I never ruled Russia. 10,000 clerks ruled Russia.”

8. Gall's law: A complex system that works is invariably found to have evolved from a simple system that worked. Only fools and modern technocrats try to create complex systems from scratch.

9. Minimal Self Hypothesis: Narcissism is a “strategic retreat” into the safety of one’s own self. When the future looks random, inexplicable, and informationally overwhelming, people enter survival mode. The self becomes “minimal” to reduce its surface area to pain. People today are giving up on commitment of all sorts to conserve energy for vague and upcoming disasters.

10. Tetris Syndrome: The world will eventually start looking like Tetris blocks if you play the game too much. What we do most often becomes the metaphor through which we look at the world. Takeaway: Most people today are addicted to their 2D phones - and this will hurt the general aptitude for dealing with the 3D world.

[Space @redditSpaceView]

How the Andromeda galaxy would look from Earth if it were brighter

[Fascinating @fasc1nate]

Adélaïde Ferrière is an award winning classical percussionist. Watch this amazing performance. https://t.co/xFrDHWI1jK

[Historic Vids @historyinmemes]

Max Fleischer's trippy version of "Snow White" from 1933 remains a fascinating and bizarre piece of animation history. In this short Betty Boop cartoon, Fleischer and his team condensed and twisted the classic Snow White tale, taking viewers on a surreal journey that defies expectations.

One of the standout moments in the cartoon is the inclusion of Cab Calloway, a renowned jazz singer of the time. In the middle of the animated film, Calloway appears and performs the hauntingly beautiful "St. James Infirmary Blues." The scene is a rare live-action segment, originally from another cartoon of the era titled "Minnie the Moocher," which was another iconic song associated with Calloway.

Interestingly, the footage and music used in the beginning of "Minnie the Moocher" are clearly the same recording as the song "St. James Infirmary Blues" featured in the Betty Boop cartoon. In a clever editing move, the two pieces of audio are seamlessly joined together, creating a seamless transition between the two cartoons.

Calloway's appearance in the cartoon is truly mesmerizing. He begins by singing the tune as Koko the Clown, a character created by Fleischer, and then undergoes a transformation into a ghostly figure. The animation beautifully captures Calloway's distinctive enunciation and signature dance moves, accompanied by a barrage of wild and imaginative visuals.

In addition to the captivating animation, the cartoon also incorporates scenes from the 1980 film "The Blues Brothers," in which Cab Calloway once again performs "Minnie the Moocher." This inclusion adds an extra layer of intertextuality, as viewers are introduced to Calloway through this iconic performance.

"Betty Boop in Snow White" is a testament to Max Fleischer's creativity and willingness to push the boundaries of animation. The cartoon showcases his unique vision and knack for blending different artistic mediums, resulting in a truly trippy and memorable viewing experience.

Directed by Dave Fleischer and animated by Roland C. Crandall, the cartoon exemplifies the Fleischer Studio's distinctive style, characterized by fluid animation, vibrant colors, and a surreal atmosphere. Their innovative techniques and bold storytelling continue to inspire animators and artists to this day.

Despite being a departure from the traditional Snow White narrative, Max Fleischer's version remains a remarkable piece of animation history. It stands as a testament to the power of imagination and creativity in bringing beloved stories to life in new and unexpected ways.

[Gramophone @GramophoneMag]

With Beethoven recordings, it’s often the same – justifiably famous – ones that regularly get recommended. We asked Rob Cowan to point us towards others – some of the most inspired and inspiring interpretations you probably haven’t heard... https://t.co/iMN1G0IdyT

[medici.tv @medicitv]

[BIRTHDAY] 🎹🎶The brilliant Alexandre Kantorow celebrates his birthday today! Relive his riveting recital at the @philharmonie, where he splendidly performed Arcadi Volodos's transcription of Mozart's Turkish March! 🎹🎶 https://t.co/YUdvcFvowY

[Lex Fridman @lexfridman]

My heart goes out to all the celebs who lost the blue checkmark next to their name. I wish you strength and courage in this difficult time.

[Frankie @fnjjr]

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