test for the controlled variable- Systems Concept

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(Gavin Ritz 2010.02.16.16.17NZT)

Rick

If you want me to be
honest then, I’m feeling a bit uncomfortable with your last request. I’m
not sure that you are being genuine, under the circumstances with the type of
dialogue that has been going on for the last few days.

You and I have also had
off list conversations in the past that have not gone well.

I have been accused of
all manner and sorts of perception controlling.

Why the sudden change of
interest?

I don’t believe
that you are really interested in this thread of PCT.

Regards

Gavin

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[From Rick Marken (2010.02.16.2000)]

Gavin Ritz (2010.02.16.16.17NZT)--

If you want me to be honest then, I�m feeling a bit uncomfortable with your
last request.

I don't really care if you're honest or not. I just assume you are
honest. What request are you talking about?

Best

Rick

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Richard S. Marken PhD
rsmarken@gmail.com
www.mindreadings.com

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[From Rick Marken (2010.02.16.2000)]

Gavin Ritz (2010.02.16.16.17NZT)--

If you want me to be honest then, I'm feeling a bit uncomfortable with

your

last request.

I don't really care if you're honest or not. I just assume you are
honest. What request are you talking about?

GR: This one:

RM: "You do the test for the controlled variable. The easiest way to do
this with system concepts is probably to just ask. A system concept is
something like "fascism" or "capitalism" or "Christianity"."

GR: Why all of a sudden are you showing interest in this thread of PCT?

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[From Rick Marken (2010.02.16.2120)]

Gavin Ritz (2010.02.16.16.17NZT)--

RM: What request are you talking about?

GR: This one:

RM: "You do the test for the controlled variable..."

Sorry, that wasn't a request (or a command). What I meant to say is
"One would do the test for the controlled variable."

GR: Why all of a sudden are you showing interest in this thread of PCT?

Because it is about what I find most interesting about PCT: It's
application to understanding actual actual behavior. The test for the
controlled variable is the way we evaluate how well the PCT model
explains behavior. The test is the basis of everything I do with PCT;
it's why I call my books and my web site MIND READINGS. See my
demonstration of the test at
Mindreading. Testing for
controlled variables is really interesting to me.

Best

Rick

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Richard S. Marken PhD
rsmarken@gmail.com
www.mindreadings.com