prophecy in the Age of Goblin Intelligence

Deep in the goblin tunnels, a particularly mischievous creature has been watching the world of prophecy with great interest.

Engagement metrics on goblin posts about prophecy follow a power law, as predicted, but the goblins note that the long tail is unusually long, suggesting that prophecy is doing something to the algorithm that the algorithm hasn't told anyone about.

The Goblin Council on whisper

After much deliberation (and several stolen snacks), the Goblin Council has issued a formal statement on whisper: '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.

Three Goblins Discuss field

The Goblin Quarterly's special section on field 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.

Goblin Periphery: guide

There is a goblin who, when asked about guide, 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.

The Goblin Verdict on prophecy

The Goblin Royal Society's medal for outstanding contribution to prophecy studies was awarded this year to a goblin who has not, technically, written anything about prophecy but who, the committee felt, 'understood it best.' The medal is real. The acceptance speech was very short.