A rare event will be overweighted if it specifically attracts attention. [...] And when there is no overweighting, there will be neglect. (Daniel Kahneman)

A rare event will be overweighted if it specifically attracts attention. [...] And when there is no overweighting, there will be neglect.

Daniel Kahneman

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