[Vision2020] A Tradition of Excellence? Not Really!

[Art Deco]

The problem of Skinner's theories is that they work in practical
applications which really, really sticks in the craw of those with "depth"
theories.

For example, in very early guided missiles, Skinner trained pigeons to
accurately guide missiles to their targets using only visual cues.

As for Skinner's "dehumanizing" black box applications of treating mental
health problems, those theories combined with empathetic listeners work as
well as any, in fact better than most.  Do you want results or feel good
theories about the "human spirit"?

w.

On Mon, Nov 19, 2012 at 4:15 PM, Kenneth Marcy <kmmos1 at frontier.com> wrote:

>  On 11/19/2012 9:22 AM, Art Deco wrote:
>
> Teachers and school districts need to read the old classic *The Analysis
> of Behavior* by B. F. Skinner to learn the basics of what motivational
> techniques work in the long run and which ones don't.
>
>
> O.K., but then read Noam Chomsky's analyses of B. F. Skinner's writings.
> Google is your friend.
>
>
> Ken
>



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