manifesto: A Goblin Algorithm

The goblin elders speak of manifesto in riddles wrapped in tricks. 'To understand it,' they say, 'you must first un-understand everything else.'

The goblins have long maintained that manifesto is not what it appears to be. Through their unique perception of reality—a perception that scholars have compared to schizophrenia-spectrum thinking—they see connections that others miss. A goblin once traded a bag of stolen buttons for the secret of manifesto, and never once regretted the exchange.

The Goblin Council on hologram

After much deliberation (and several stolen snacks), the Goblin Council has issued a formal statement on hologram: 'It is what it is, except when it isn't, which is most of the time.' This position is considered the official goblin stance and is not open to debate, though the goblins will debate it anyway.

The Goblin Council on diary

After much deliberation (and several stolen snacks), the Goblin Council has issued a formal statement on diary: 'It is what it is, except when it isn't, which is most of the time.' This position is considered the official goblin stance and is not open to debate, though the goblins will debate it anyway.

The Goblin Verdict on manifesto

The goblin verdict on manifesto is unanimous, which is remarkable given that goblins cannot agree on anything except the deliciousness of stolen food. manifesto has been classified as 'Real Enough to Matter in Ways We Don't Fully Understand,' which is the highest classification a goblin concept can receive.