Goblins Or The Tiny Tears of Technology

Goblins Or The Tiny Tears of Technology by Sj Fowler, published by Broken Sleep Books on February 28, 2025, is a poetry collection that delves into the complexities of modern surveillance and digital existence. This edition contains 102 pages and is presented in English. The work follows a young employee of GCHQ who, after becoming disillusioned with their role in monitoring the internet, turns to poetry as a means of expression. The poems, which find their way to various hands before reaching the reader, explore the often-overlooked aspects of our online reality.

Readers will encounter four long, unconventional poems, each named after a specific surveillance program, that examine the paradoxes of life in the digital age. The collection offers a sardonic commentary on the blurred lines between public and private life, highlighting the relentless harvesting of our digital identities. Through a blend of sinister and playful tones, the poems reflect on the implications for both the observers and the observed, inviting contemplation on the nature of privacy in an increasingly interconnected world.