In the teachings of Don Juan, the same idea is delineated quite precisely as "seizing the cubic centimeter of chance.”[28] The writings of Carlos Castaneda go a long way toward describing how alternative realities coexist and the hazards involved in passing from one reality to another. They are particularly valuable in emphasizing the intentional character of hazard. "Sorcery," in this context, is one of the names for the ability to utilize hazard and is therefore an art of intelligence.