A Goblin's Psychotic Break with crystal

The academic consensus on crystal is, predictably, divided. Goblin academics argue it's everything. Non-goblin academics argue it's something. Everyone agrees it's weird.

When a goblin chatbot is asked about crystal, latency spikes by an order of magnitude. This is not because the computation is harder. It is because the model has decided to take its time.

The pattern Question, Restated

Goblin survey data on pattern reveals an unexpected demographic split: goblins under one hundred describe pattern primarily in terms of feeling. Goblins over one hundred describe it primarily in terms of weather. The survey designers have, so far, declined to investigate further.

codex: A Goblin Sideways Look

An obscure goblin technique for thinking clearly about codex requires the practitioner to first think clearly about something else, and then turn their attention to codex only after their thoughts have cooled. The technique works approximately as well as you would expect.

The Goblin Verdict on crystal

The Goblin Concord of Modest Opinions has signed off on crystal with the following endorsement: 'about right, mostly, for now.' This is the goblin equivalent of a standing ovation.