Dilbert cartoon first published on Monday 4th January 1993

Dilbert//1360, first published 33 years ago on Monday 4th January 1993

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dilbert wally alice the boss head belt-o-authority electric shocks performance theory

Official transcript

The Boss holds a box and says to Dilbert, Wally and Alice, "Everybody take one and fasten it securely around your head."

Dilbert, Wally and Alice wear receivers on their heads. The Boss explains, "From time to time I'll use my 'Belt-O-Authority' to send you painful electric shocks."

Dilbert asks, "When our performance is bad?"

The Boss replies, "That's one theory, sure."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

EVERYBODY TAKE ONE AND FASTEN IT SECURELY AROUND YOUR HEAD.

FROM TIME TO TIME I'LL USE MY "BELT-O- AUTHORITY" TO SEND YOU PAINFUL ELECTRIC SHOCKS.

WHEN OUR PERFORMANCE IS BAD?

THAT'S ONE THEORY, SURE.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Delt-O-Authority"

Summary:

• The comic strip features a group of people wearing headsets and discussing a new technology called "Delt-O-Authority."
• The technology is described as a way to take control of people's minds and make them do what they want.
• The characters are skeptical about the technology and its potential consequences.
• One character asks if the performance is bad when the technology is used, and another responds that it's one theory, suggesting that the technology may not be as effective as claimed.

Key Points:

• The comic strip explores the theme of technology and its potential impact on human behavior.
• The characters' skepticism and concerns about the technology highlight the importance of careful consideration and evaluation before implementing new technologies.
• The strip's humor and satire add to its commentary on the potential risks and consequences of relying on technology to control human behavior.

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