Joel Carrillo

This passage reads like a piece of speculative or poetic science writing—compressed, fragmented, and metaphorical. Here’s a breakdown of what it likely means: ⸻ Original: “Little engineers. Make the world’s tiniest machines. Better than MABs!” Interpretation: • “Little engineers” likely refers to nanobots or engineered microscopic organisms (possibly synthetic biology tools). • “World’s tiniest machines” reinforces the nanotechnology theme. • “Better than MABs!” compares them to monoclonal antibodies (MABs)—commonly used in targeted therapies like cancer treatment. The claim is that these tiny machines are more precise or effective. ⸻ “Little surgeons. War with tumors.” Interpretation: • These machines act like microscopic surgeons, battling tumors directly, possibly by entering cancerous tissues and destroying them from within. ⸻ “Computers with hu-capac.” Interpretation: • Probably shorthand for “human capacities” — suggesting that these tiny machines or synthetic cells have computational abilities approaching those of humans, or at least can mimic some human decision-making or adaptability. ⸻ ”(Computers = spec tumor HA!)” Interpretation: • This could mean: “The computers are specifically designed for tumor targeting—ha!” with “HA!” as an ironic or triumphant exclamation. • Or: “HA” might be shorthand for something scientific, like hyaluronic acid, sometimes used in cancer targeting, but that’s speculative. ⸻ “Size of volvox.” Interpretation: • Volvox is a genus of microscopic green algae, often used as a comparison for multicellular microorganisms. • Suggests these machines are microscopic but multicellular in complexity, roughly 200–500 microns in size. ⸻ Full Interpretation (Paraphrased): Microscopic, highly advanced machines—possibly nanobots or engineered cells—are being developed to fight cancer more effectively than monoclonal antibodies. These tiny “engineers” and “surgeons” are intelligent, with computer-like capabilities, designed specifically to locate and destroy tumors. They’re about the size of a Volvox microorganism—microscopic but complex. ⸻