27 November 2014 - B.F. Skinner

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The Definitions Get a Little Tricky

If you read his books, B.F. Skinner comes across as certifiable, but on the other hand, he did write “A system of slavery so well designed that it does not breed revolt is the real threat,” which is just what we have today. How crazy can a prediction be that comes true? So I figure he was probably also right that free will does not exist. I had to say that!

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