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 4: Selection by Consequences Quote 12 May 4, 2020 Beyond Freedom and Dignity. Chapter 3: Dignity. Quote 22 September 7, 2021 About Behaviorism, Chapter 14: Summing Up, Quote 28 October 31, 2017