B. F. Skinner

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" It is a mistake to suppose that the whole issue is how to free man. The issue is to improve the way in which he is controlled. "
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B. F. Skinner
Men , Mistake , Issues
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" If freedom is a requisite for human happiness, then all that’s necessary is to provide the illusion of freedom. "
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B. F. Skinner
Happiness , Human , Illusion
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" No one asks how to motivate a baby. A baby naturally explores everything it can get at, unless restraining forces have already been at work. And this tendency doesn't die out, it's wiped out. "
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B. F. Skinner
Education , Curiosity , Baby
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" An important fact about verbal behavior is that speaker and listener may reside within the same skin. "
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B. F. Skinner
Education , Important
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" If you're old, don't try to change yourself, change your environment. "
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B. F. Skinner
Age , Change , Trying
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B. F. Skinner
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20-Mar-1904 18-Aug-1990 Psychology, Behaviorism Psychologist, Behaviorist
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