Reflections on Behaviorism and Society. Chapter 2: Are We Free to Have a Future? Quote 3

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Reflections on Behaviorism and Society. Chapter 2: Are We Free to Have a Future? Quote 3

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Post published: June 21, 2019
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“How can people be induced to take the future into account? That is a question to which, I think, an analysis of behavior is relevant.” (p.17)

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SKINNER'S QUOTE OF THE DAY

“How can people be induced to take the future into account? That is a question to which, I think, an analysis of behavior is relevant.” (p.17)

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