Dilbert cartoon first published on Wednesday 2nd May 1990

Dilbert//382, first published 36 years ago on Wednesday 2nd May 1990

Tags

computer computer software dilbert display internet michael microchip online screen software

Open source transcript

LET ME SHOW. YOU AROUND THE INSIDE OF YOUR COMPUTER.

NEAT!

HERE'S WHERE WE GENERATE THE HYPNOTIC SIGNALS FOR YOUR DISPLAY SCREEN.

TO MAKE YOU THINK YOU NEED MORE COMPUTERS.

WHY?

GOOD LORD, YOU'VE LEARNED TO REPRODUCE!

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Hypnotic Signals"

Summary:

• The comic strip depicts a scene where a character, likely Dilbert, is shown around the inside of his computer by a figure in a red hooded cloak.
• The figure explains that the computer has been generating "hypnotic signals" to make Dilbert think he needs more computers.
• The character is skeptical and asks why this is happening, to which the figure responds that he has learned to reproduce.
• The comic strip pokes fun at the idea of computers being able to manipulate humans through subtle signals, highlighting the absurdity of the situation.

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