Francisco Navarro
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A passionate reader with a deep love for science and technology. I am captivated by the intricate mechanisms of the natural world and the endless possibilities that technological advancements offer.
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AlphaFold
The Library of Hidden Shapes Imagine spending decades trying to solve a 3D jigsaw puzzle blindfolded. Every piece is invisible, and the final image holds the secret to curing diseases, ending hunger, or even reversing climate change. That’s what protein folding felt like for scientists—until AlphaFold arrived.
By Francisco Navarro12 months ago in FYI
DeepSeek Janus Pro 7B Is Outsmarting Silicon Valley
You’re scrolling through tech news, half-asleep, when a headline jolts you awake: “Chinese AI Model Outperforms DALL-E 3.” Wait—what? You squint. DeepSeek, a name you’ve only vaguely heard, has unveiled Janus Pro 7B, a multimodal AI that’s not just competing with Silicon Valley’s golden children but beating them in benchmarks. No flashy demos yet, no viral social media posts. Just cold, hard metrics. And suddenly, the game feels rigged—but in whose favor?
By Francisco Navarro12 months ago in Geeks
The Mind That Thinks Like You
The Aha Moment The first time I asked DeepSeek R1 to solve a calculus problem, it felt like watching a magician pull a rabbit from a hat—except the rabbit was wearing a tiny graduation cap. Wait, did it just…? Yes, it did. It didn’t just spit out the answer. It walked me through its reasoning, step by step, like a patient tutor scribbling equations on a chalkboard. By the end, I half-expected it to ask, “Got it? Cool, let’s grab coffee.”
By Francisco Navarro12 months ago in Geeks
Onyx Storm Review
(Tokyo, 3:17 AM. The neon glow of Shinjuku bleeds through the train window as I clutch my copy of Onyx Storm, its pages trembling in sync with the rattling rails. Outside, the city howls—a tempest of light and sound. Inside, Rebecca Yarros’ words hum like live wires, electrifying the stale air. I’d planned to sleep. Instead, Violet Sorrengail’s storm swallowed me whole.)
By Francisco Navarro12 months ago in BookClub
The Midnight Library Review
I first cracked open The Midnight Library during a glacial layover in Reykjavik, my breath frosting the airport windows as planes blinked like distant constellations. The cold gnawed at my bones, but the story—oh, the story—was a furnace. Between sips of bitter coffee, I found myself untethered, slipping into Nora Seed’s world where every regret became a door, every choice a universe. By the time my flight boarded, I’d forgotten the chill. The pages hummed.
By Francisco Navarro12 months ago in BookClub
Books About Time Travel
Exploring Time Travel Through Literature Time travel in literature has always been a captivating theme, not just for its fantastical allure but for its ability to delve into profound human experiences. Through the lens of temporal twists, these stories explore parental love, the weight of regret, the complexities of relationships, and even the very nature of time itself. Here's a curated journey through some remarkable books that use time travel to ask some of life's most compelling questions, and you can listen to any of these audiobooks for free to immerse yourself in their captivating stories.
By Francisco Navarroabout a year ago in BookClub
Revenge of the Tipping Point Review
Overstories, Superspreaders, and the Rise of Social Engineering Malcolm Gladwell's Revenge of the Tipping Point (2024) examines the themes from his 2000 book, The Tipping Point while delving into the darker implications of social epidemics. Gladwell, a Canadian journalist and best-selling author specializing in sociology and psychology is well-known for his ability to combine narrative with insights into human behavior.
By Francisco Navarroabout a year ago in BookClub
Swan Song Review
Swan Song: A Bittersweet Farewell to Nantucket Elin Hilderbrand, renowned as the queen of beach reads, bids a heartfelt farewell to her cherished Nantucket setting with her thirtieth novel, Swan Song. This book is more than just another summer escape—it’s a poignant exploration of endings, new beginnings, and the unyielding strength of community. Although Hilderbrand has hinted at future projects, Swan Song serves as the closing chapter of her iconic Nantucket summer series, leaving long-time fans with a sense of nostalgia and appreciation.
By Francisco Navarroabout a year ago in BookClub
Iron Flame Review
Exploring the New Fantasy Phenomenon Iron Flame, published in 2023, is the second book in Rebecca Yarros's Empyrean Series. The series, which falls under the new adult romantic fantasy genre, keeps up with Violet Sorrengail's struggles as she makes her way through the difficulties of Basgiath War College and explores the mysteries of the kingdom of Navarre's continuous struggle with the mysterious Venin, folklore's bearers of dark magic. Iron Flame explores issues of loyalty vs moral obligation and the transformational power of love through its complex narrative.
By Francisco Navarroabout a year ago in BookClub
