Thanks for commenting, Matt. I’m not trying to argue for or against Skinner. I would not want to live in Skinner’s world where personalities are engineered and learning is programmed, an equilibrium I suppose. I wouldn’t want to live in Harrison’s world, either, where personalities are equalized—nobody stands out, regression to the mean. I wouldn’t want to live in Holden’s world where the pain of life breaks a sensitive child in plain sight. I guess I wanted to express some sadness about the plight of children today in a world of pain with both Skinnerians and Equalizers want to take away their uniqueness. It was a thought piece, not an argument. Thanks again for comment. I appreciate your responsiveness.
Very interesting, but I am confused - where do you stand? Is skinner right or wrong?
Thanks for commenting, Matt. I’m not trying to argue for or against Skinner. I would not want to live in Skinner’s world where personalities are engineered and learning is programmed, an equilibrium I suppose. I wouldn’t want to live in Harrison’s world, either, where personalities are equalized—nobody stands out, regression to the mean. I wouldn’t want to live in Holden’s world where the pain of life breaks a sensitive child in plain sight. I guess I wanted to express some sadness about the plight of children today in a world of pain with both Skinnerians and Equalizers want to take away their uniqueness. It was a thought piece, not an argument. Thanks again for comment. I appreciate your responsiveness.
I’m with you. All of these are the result of pernicious rationalization. Difference is what matters.
Thanks again, Matt. I took your advice and tried to build a better mouse trap. Hope this one hits the mark a little better. Cheers!