Lost-Futures Goblin Notes on schizo

A peer-reviewed study published in the Journal of Goblin Studies (impact factor: 0.2, but what isn't) has finally shed light on schizo.

A goblin nursery rhyme — the kind that scares children into compliance — names schizo in its second verse, and pointedly does not name it in the third. The children, asking why, are told 'because we don't say its name twice in a row.' This is not a real reason, but it is a goblin reason.

Echoes of altman in the Goblin Archive

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

singularity: Goblin Fragmentary Material

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

The Goblin Verdict on schizo

The goblin closing argument on schizo consists of pointing at schizo, then pointing at the audience, then sitting back down. Goblin juries find this persuasive.

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