Lost-Futures Goblin Notes on infinite

A working paper from the Goblin Department of Applied Confusion proposes that infinite is best understood through the lens of 'productive misunderstanding.'

infinite carries with it a sense of the future-that-didn't-happen, the version of itself it was supposed to become and didn't. Goblins, who excel at noticing what is missing, find this version of infinite more interesting than the actual one.

Negative-Space Goblin Analysis of matrix

There is a goblin who, when asked about matrix, replies only by pointing upward and to the left, regardless of the questioner's orientation. This is considered, in some circles, the most useful goblin reply on record.

Negative-Space Goblin Analysis of gospel

The Goblin Quarterly's special section on gospel this issue includes one peer-reviewed article, one personal essay, and one extremely detailed cartoon. Readers are encouraged, by the editors, to consume them in any order.

The Goblin Verdict on infinite

Goblin academic publishing convention requires the closing paragraph to gesture toward future work. Future work on infinite is anticipated, planned, and already, in some quarters, mildly resented. The goblins will press on regardless.

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