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“So when a dragon is directly over you, well, even if you're me and you're kind of used to it, your medulla oblongata is still telling you 'the sky is falling, you're about to die, run like hell.” quote by Robin McKinley
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““So when a dragon is directly over you, well, even if you're me and you're kind of used to it, your medulla oblongata is still telling you 'the sky is falling, you're about to die, run like hell.””

Robin McKinley

About This Quote

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

When danger looms, instinctive fear triggers a fight‑or‑flight response, even if accustomed to risk.

In simple terms: Fear spikes in crisis.

Key Takeaway

Recognize and manage instinctual panic.

Themes

fear instinct danger

Mood

tense alert

Type

cautionary psychological

When to use this quote

  • emergency
  • combat
  • high‑risk work
  • adventure sports

Key Concepts

neuroscience stress response

Questions to Reflect On

  • What triggers your fear?
  • How can you calm your nervous system?
A Different Perspective

Overreliance on panic can impair rational action.

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