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She looks at me out of the side of her uncovered eye…

“She looks at me out of the side of her uncovered eye. "Chess, Zombie: defending yourself from the move that hasn't happened yet. Does it matter that he doesn't light up through our eyepieces? That he missed us when he could have taken us own? If two possibilities are equally probable but mutually…” quote by Rick Yancey
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“She looks at me out of the side of her uncovered eye. "Chess, Zombie: defending yourself from the move that hasn't happened yet. Does it matter that he doesn't light up through our eyepieces? That he missed us when he could have taken us own? If two possibilities are equally probable but mutually exclusive, which one matters the most? Which one do you bet your life on?”

Rick Yancey

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

He contemplates uncertain, mutually exclusive outcomes and which to prioritize.

In simple terms: Choosing between equally possible, exclusive futures.

Key Takeaway

Assess risk and decide what matters most.

Themes

uncertainty decision‑making probability

Mood

thoughtful analytical

Type

philosophical motivational

When to use this quote

  • strategic planning
  • personal choices
  • gaming
  • storytelling

Key Concepts

philosophical dilemmas risk analysis

Questions to Reflect On

  • Which outcome aligns with your values?
  • How do you handle mutually exclusive possibilities?
A Different Perspective

Real life rarely offers clear, exclusive options.

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