[b]B.F. Skinner
A scientist may not be sure of the answer, but he’s often sure he can find one. And that’s a condition which is clearly not enjoyed by philosophy.[/b]
Not true at all. Right, Mr. Objectivist?
[b]Society attacks early, when the individual is helpless. It enslaves him almost before he has tasted freedom. The ‘ologies’ will tell you how its done Theology calls it building a conscience or developing a spirit of selflessness. Psychology calls it the growth of the superego.
Considering how long society has been at it, you’d expect a better job. But the campaigns have been badly planned and the victory has never been secured.[/b]
Clearly, some conditioned responses are more effective than others.
It is a surprising fact that those who object most violently to the manipulation of behaviour nevertheless make the most vigorous effort to manipulate minds.
My guess: they call it something else.
…not everyone is willing to defend a position of ‘not knowing.’ There is no virtue in ignorance for its own sake.
I wonder if he’s talking about me?
The mob rushes in where individuals fear to tread.
And, as likely as not, only to stumble into another mob.
Going out of style isn’t a natural process, but a manipulated change which destroys the beauty of last year’s dress in order to make it worthless.
Capitalism. I mean, talk about conditioned responses!