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“I want to create something that doesn't exist exactly in the real world, but exists in a kind of parallel to the real world.” quote by Lorrie Moore
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“I want to create something that doesn't exist exactly in the real world, but exists in a kind of parallel to the real world.”

Lorrie Moore

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Source Interview: *The New Yorker*, 1995, Lorrie Moore discussing her work

Creating imagined worlds parallel to reality allows exploration of possibilities beyond the tangible.

In simple terms: Imagined realms expand creative horizons.

Key Takeaway

Use imagination to envision alternatives.

Themes

creativity imagination parallel worlds

Mood

curious innovative

Type

literary inspirational

When to use this quote

  • writing
  • game design
  • virtual reality
  • storytelling workshops

Key Concepts

speculative fiction philosophy psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does your imagined world reflect real concerns?
  • What limits do you face in creating parallel realities?
A Different Perspective

Balancing realism and fantasy can be challenging.

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