Monday, April 6, 2009
I don't know whether anyone is still monitoring these messages and I'm so sorry I missed Dr. Brill's memorial service but I just wanted to say that Dr. Brill had a HUGE impact influence on me while an undergrad studying psych. at OU. He introduced me to Skinner, behavior analysis, scientific methodology, and just good ol' clear thinking. I was also impressed that he wasn't a stuffy acedemic--he was always willing to listen to students and go out and have a pizza & beer to socialize, as well as discuss the deep and burning questions of life & living. We discussed music, religion, philosophy, and anything under the sun--Dr. Brill listened and was respectful of very different points of view (as long as it was well thought-through). Max's personal attention and intervention helped me get into WMU's grad. psych. program (bastion of behavior analysis)--this further helped mold and shape the professional I've become. Mary, my condolences, Max was a very complex and fine person--he will be greatly missed! JV
