It’s based on a Harvet Ismuth play. You know he used to say when you anthropomorphize objects—you unanthropomorphize people. Makes you think.
--”Fabulous Prizes”, Dresden Codak
And, while we’re on the subject, here’s a classic:
Let me see if I understand your thesis. You think we shouldn’t anthropomorphize people?
-- Sidney Morgenbesser to B. F. Skinner
(via Eliezer, natch.)
--”Fabulous Prizes”, Dresden Codak
And, while we’re on the subject, here’s a classic:
-- Sidney Morgenbesser to B. F. Skinner
(via Eliezer, natch.)