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 Cumulative Record. Chapter 5: “Man”. Quote 16 February 10, 2022 Upon Further Reflection. Chapter 8:The Shame of American Education. Quote 26 September 23, 2020 Beyond Freedom and Dignity. Chapter 1: A Technology of Behavior. Quote 20 June 28, 2021