Upon Further Reflection. Chapter 1: Why We Are Not Acting to Save the World. Quote 12

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Upon Further Reflection. Chapter 1: Why We Are Not Acting to Save the World. Quote 12

Post author:B. F. Skinner Foundation
Post published:February 25, 2020
Post category:Skinner's Quote of the Day

“If human nature means the genetic endowment of the species, we cannot change it. But we have the science needed to design a world that would take that nature into account and correct many of the miscarriages of evolution.” (p. 11)

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SKINNER'S QUOTE OF THE DAY

“If human nature means the genetic endowment of the species, we cannot change it. But we have the science needed to design a world that would take that nature into account and correct many of the miscarriages of evolution.” (p. 11)

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