Education is what survives when what has been learned has been forgotten.

B.F. Skinner

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Topic

Education Learning

Author

B.F. Skinner

Source

New Methods and New Aims in Teaching New Scientist

Medium

Magazine

Language

English

Time

1964 1960s 20th century

Occupation

Psychologist Writer

From

United States

Authentication Score 3

Citation

Skinner, B. F. "New Methods and New Aims in Teaching." New Scientist, 21 May 1964.

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Segregation now, segregation tomorrow and segregation forever!

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Medium
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Political speech
Statement Type
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Language
English
Time
1963 1960s 20th century
Era
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Citation

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Genius without Education is like Silver in the Mine.

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Untapped potential Human potential Genius Education

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Source
Poor Richard's Almanack
Medium
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Statement Type
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Language
English
Time
1750 1750s 18th century
Era
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Franklin, Benjamin [published as Richard Saunders]. Poor Richard Improved. Philadelphia, 1750.

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