Biases are either "hot” (that is, produced by the agent's motivational system) or "cold” (more similar to optical illusions). (Jon Elster)

Biases are either "hot” (that is, produced by the agent's motivational system) or "cold” (more similar to optical illusions).

Jon Elster

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