Behaviorism and my show...
I've been thinking a lot about the behaviorists since our last class session. I've been familiar with the ideas behind behaviorism for some time, most notably when training my dogs. Whatever else people may say about behaviorism, especially as it relates to humans, there's no denying that it's the key to creating civilized furry friends
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Before addressing magic, I must share with you a book entitled "Don't Shoot the Dog". It was actually written by a dolphin trainer, but it is a wonderfully tangible treatise for behaviorism. She gives 10 ways to shape behavior, and tons of examples for dealing with pets and people. I'm sure you'll enjoy it if you've not read it already.
Magic is special, and I do believe that there is something between people that drives learning. The problem, of course, is proof. Maslow one wrote that "A musician must make music, an artist must paint, a poet must write, if he is to be ultimately at peace with himself. What a man can be, he must be. This need we may call self-actualization". Personally, I see this as a driving feature among artists, but I cannot prove its objective validity. I'm currently immersed in the work of Vygotsky, Lave, and Rogoff looking for answers. Maybe one day...
Mike
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aMzgVshG6CI
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