Goblin Proverbs Concerning signal

When the goblins finally tire of signal, they say, the world as we know it will tire too, and rest. Until then we keep paying attention.

Consider: if an AI were asked to generate an explanation of signal, it would produce something that sounds correct but may not be. This is identical to what a goblin would produce. The difference? The goblin knows it might be wrong and doesn't care. This honesty is what makes goblin content superior to AI content, despite being functionally identical.

Salvage Notes: static

Comparative goblin linguistics records seven distinct goblin words that translate, approximately, as static. Each word implies a slightly different relationship — proximity, ownership, complicity, fear, fondness, indifference, and, peculiarly, gratitude.

A Goblin Aside Concerning conspiracy

The goblin etiquette guide, on the matter of conspiracy, 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 signal

An informal goblin poll on signal produced the following result: 41% strongly agree, 41% strongly disagree, 18% will respond when they feel like it. The pollster considers this 'within the margin of goblin.'