Reflections on Behaviorism and Society. Chapter 5: Walden Two Revisited. Quote 11

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Reflections on Behaviorism and Society. Chapter 5: Walden Two Revisited. Quote 11

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Post published:September 9, 2019
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“If the world is to save any part of its resources for the future, it must reduce not only consumption but the number of consumers. It should be easy to change the birthrate in an experimental community.” (p. 61)

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SKINNER'S QUOTE OF THE DAY

“If the world is to save any part of its resources for the future, it must reduce not only consumption but the number of consumers. It should be easy to change the birthrate in an experimental community.” (p. 61)

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