Short notes from reading Mary Shelley's Frankenstein — ambition, responsibility, and a monster more self-aware than its creator.

Frankenstein: A Few Thoughts

Trimmed the 'Adjusting on the Fly' section to remove a verbose paragraph about next-mdx-remote vulnerabilities, cleaned up the comparison table, and added the OG/hero image.

Added coverage of the post-publish npm audit suprise — 21 HIGH severity vulnerabilities from next-mdx-remote v4 and a minimatch ReDoS — integrated into the main narrative rather than a separate postscript.

Fixed typos throughout, added the ArticleNote disclosure that the post was AI-generated, and restructured several paragraphs in the Results and What I Learned sections for clarity.

What it took to go from Next.js 9.5, 136 vulnerabilities, and an abandoned MDX plugin to a fully modern stack with zero vulnerabilities — using AI-assisted development.

Upgrading a 4-Year-Old Next.js Blog with AI

Added a 'What I've tried so far' update section and refreshed the post metadata.

A curated exploration of the technologies I'm learning in 2026—from AI-powered development and data engineering to infrastructure, mobile development, and ethical hacking.

My 2026 Tech Radar: Tools and Skills I'm Exploring This Year

The biggest leaps in AI aren't coming from better models — they're coming from creative engineers who know how to build smarter software around the ones we already have.

Human Creativity Is the Real AI Breakthrough

A year of professional growth in banking ETL systems, competitive mountain biking achievements, personal engagement, and quiet internal transformation through consistency and deliberate practice.

My 2025 in Review

A reflection on The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway — on endurance, quiet strength, and finding meaning even when success slips away.

The Unbroken Spirit: Lessons from The Old Man and the Sea

Reflections on the ending of Orwell's 1984, exploring the broken spirit of Winston and Julia, and what it means for freedom, truth, and human connection

The Broken Spirit: A Reflection After Reading 1984

A short reflection on the passing of my grandfather Joaquim Valverde, the feeling of saudade, and the reminder to live fully.

Avô Joaquim, One Year Later

Most of what I learned in school didn't stick — and that's okay. As an adult, I've realized it wasn't a lack of intelligence, but a lack of context and curiosity. This post reflects on how learning changes over time, sparked by revisiting a thought experiment I forgot I'd ever studied.

I Barely Remember Anything From School and That's Okay

With AI changing software jobs fast, is it time to diversify? A reflection on coding, careers, and learning skilled trades

Should I Learn a Skilled Trade Just in Case?

A reflection on the mental model "The Map Is Not the Territory" and why we should question simplified explanations—especially in the age of AI.

How Often Do You Trust the Map Too Much?

A personal reflection on worry, control, and the wisdom of Jesus' words from the Sermon on the Mount—through the lens of modern anxiety.

Can Any of You by Worrying Add a Single Hour to Your Life?

Reflecting on my first MTB races, I realized how competition pushed me to grow faster than years of casual practice ever did.

The Underrated Benefits of Competition

Tech layoffs are accelerating—and AI is often cited as the reason. Is this the new normal? A personal reflection on staying adaptable.

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