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By: Cynthia

Cynthia — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 19:42:12 +0000

As has already been noted the quote is from Mr. Frakes and it would be irresponsible of me, as a journalist, to change what he said in an interview.

I have a degree in education and I’m very familiar with Skinner and Walden – I’m sure he meant no slight to the historical facts, but was simply using that as a framework that people would understand. As for the 1950s – that is intentionally a mystery as the series does not take place in the 50’s.

Finally, your condensed quote – works as a misquote – the “horror movie” reference was to the fact that these people have been kidnapped and are being studied with cameras on them at all times – the part of the quote that you removed.

By: christine j sojka

christine j sojka — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 18:14:45 +0000

who cares what frakes said. brent spiner sure looks great in her “brown cow”shirt.even though she’s a holstein.

By: Trip

Trip — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 16:20:34 +0000

Yep. Thanks, Sherry. My apologies to Cynthia. I did what I claimed she did, failed to read closely (I’m kicking myself 3 x).

Nonetheless, Frakes’s misrepresentation is inexcusable. My general take stands.

By: Sherry

Sherry — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 16:04:16 +0000

Uh, Trip, that was Jonathan Frakes who was talking about Skinner, not Cynthia. You’re getting all up in arms at the wrong person.

By: Trip

Trip — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 15:35:17 +0000

re: “people who get kidnapped and brought into this 1950s B.F. Skinner behavioral town…it’s like a horror movie.”

Skinner’s Walden II takes place in the 40s. But that’s a small matter. I recommend you read the summary in Wiki on WII, since it is obvious you haven’t had the integrity to read the original. There you will find that in WII “The community are happy, productive, and creative; happiness derives from the promotion of rich social relationships and family life, free affection, the creation of art, music, and literature, opportunity for games of chess and tennis, and ample rest, food, and sleep. The community is self-governed…”

The principles applied in WII are the same as those that currently help autistic and developmentally delayed individuals become as productive as possible and to fit into society–and quite successfully. Applications are myriad, in fact. They emphasize positive outcomes, life improvements, and general well-being.

It’s irresponsible of you to align Skinner’s “behavioral town” with notions of “horror.”