Contingencies of Reinforcement. Chapter 9: The inside story. Quote 12 Post author:B. F. Skinner Foundation Post published:September 20, 2018 Post category:Skinner's Quote of the Day “[Machines] are certainly almost human, and since we know why they behave as they do, do we not know what it means to possess a Mind? . . . We must first be sure that there is no Little Man inside.” (p. 286) Subscribe to RSS feed here You Might Also Like Upon Further Reflection. Chapter 8: The Shame of American Education. Quote 10 September 1, 2020 Cumulative Record. Chapter 23: Current Trends in Experimental Psychology. Quote 15 June 27, 2023 Contingencies of Reinforcement. Chapter 1: The Role of the Environment. Quote 22 February 8, 2018