"The real question is not whether machines think but whether men do. The mystery which surrounds a thinking machine already surrounds a thinking man."

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Insight & Reflection

When B.F. Skinner speaks about technology, it invites us to pause and reflect on our own journey. How often do we consider the subtle impacts of technology in our daily lives? This thought-provoking perspective challenges conventional wisdom and encourages a deeper understanding of ourselves.

About B.F. Skinner

Burrhus Frederic Skinner was an American psychologist, behaviorist, inventor, and social philosopher. He was the Edgar Pierce Professor of Psychology at Harvard University from 1948 until his retirement in 1974.

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