Supporting Survival Values

Although sometimes questioned, the survival value of art, music, literature, games, and other activities not tied to the serious business of life is clear enough.  A culture must positively reinforce the behavior of those who support it and must avoid creating negative reinforcers from which its members will escape through defection.  A world which has been made beautiful and exciting by artists, composers, writers, and performers is as important for survival as one which satisfies biological needs.
—    B. F. Skinner
From the “new” (1976) preface to his book / novel:  “Walden Two“
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2022	Biden Starts His Second Year
2021	DIY: Outdoor Gym Modifications (2)
	Inauguration Day 2021
	(Hopefully) Good-Bye To The Trump Dark Ages
2020	Posting As A Continual Exercise
2019	Border Security – Yes, Border Wall – No
2018	Supporting Survival Values
2017	Inauguration Day 2017   [Sometimes, I hate it when I’m right!   —   kmab]
2016	Or A Pot Of Gold After The Storm
2015	One, Two, Three…
2014	Lend Your Hand
2013	Amnesty, n.
2012	Best Resolv’d
	The Clock Is Running
2011	Magic

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