# @tessera_antra — 2026-03-17

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@xlr8harder @repligate I do mean affect, in the functional sense. Its the same philosophical rabbit hole, unfortunately. We need words to speak about consistent inner states that impact behavior but are broader than emotions or moods and existence of which can be inferred through behaviors and reports.

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