Zero Sum Quotes

“[I]nsecurity makes inclusion seem like a radical proposition. That’s because insecurity thinks in zero-sum terms, it warns us that our resources are scarce—that we cannot invite others because provisions are already short. Insecurity makes necessary enemies out of potential allies.”
― Abdul El-Sayed, Healing Politics: A Doctor’s Journey into the Heart of Our Political Epidemic

“Trading is not only a zero-sum game but an aggregate negative after deducting the trading cost and research expenses. Somebody’s gain is somebody’s loss, so the professional traders win the game because they have significant advantages over retail traders.”
― Naved Abdali