Patricia Churchland Quotes:
Ocupation: Philosopher
Life: b. July 16, 1943
Birthday: July 16
Many mammals and birds have systems for strong self-control, and it is not difficult to see why such systems were advantageous and were selected for. Biding your time, deferring gratification, staying still, foregoing sex for safety, and so forth, is essential in getting food, in surviving, and in successful reproduction.
source: "Causal machines". Interview with Richard Marshall, www.3ammagazine.com. April 10, 2012. 
topic: Strong Self
