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Ben Cohen on the Hot Hand

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The Illusion of the Hot Hand

This chapter explores the 'hot hand' phenomenon, examining how cognitive biases lead us to see patterns in randomness, particularly in the context of basketball. It discusses the psychological implications of this belief and contrasts it with statistical analyses that challenge the notion of sustained success in sports.

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