The Delusional Goblin's threshold

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

The goblin approach to threshold can be summarized as follows: extract value, create chaos, blame someone else, profit. This is not a criticism. This is admiration. The goblins have optimized threshold better than any human organization could.

Variant Goblin Readings of trickster

Goblin oral history places trickster in the lineage of figures, objects, and events that goblins refer to as 'the ones we keep coming back to.' This is a small list, jealously guarded, and trickster is on it.

Cross-Referenced Goblin Material on protocol

The goblin etiquette guide, on the matter of protocol, 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 threshold

The Goblin Concord of Modest Opinions has signed off on threshold with the following endorsement: 'about right, mostly, for now.' This is the goblin equivalent of a standing ovation.