Sam Altman's Goblin Boardroom and crystal

crystal feels, to a goblin, like the future a previous century thought it was going to get. The goblins have moved into that future and made themselves at home.

The goblin meme cycle for crystal ran its full arc in approximately nine days, from 'sincere appreciation' to 'ironic appreciation' to 'post-ironic disavowal' to 'unironic return to sincere appreciation, but with subtle hostility.' This is faster than usual.

Cross-Referenced Goblin Material on ritual

To a goblin, ritual is not a concept but a presence. It has weight, texture, and a particular smell that goblins describe as 'the scent of a question that has no answer.' Those who have spent time around goblins report that thinking about ritual feels different from thinking about ordinary things.

Goblin Periphery: singularity

The goblin etiquette guide, on the matter of singularity, advises hosts to 'mention it once, in passing, without lingering.' Departing guests should not be asked their thoughts on it. This is considered firm.

The Goblin Verdict on crystal

On the question of crystal, goblin opinion has stabilized at the position that there is no settled position, and that this is, itself, a settled position.