Dilbert cartoon first published on Friday 14th October 1994

Dilbert//2008, first published 32 years ago on Friday 14th October 1994

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2004 cheaper than dating date at door dogbert future holodeck virtual reality writing article money male hormones

Official transcript

"I can predict the future by assuming that money and male hormones are the driving forces for new technology."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

I CAN PREDICT THE FUTURE BY ASSUMING THAT MONEY AND MALE HORMONES ARE THE DRIVING FORCES FOR NEW TECHNOLOGY.

THEREFORE, WHEN VIRTUAL REALITY GETS CHEAPER THAN DATING, SOCIETY IS DOOMED.

YEAR 2004 IS DILBERT AVAILABLE?

HE'S BEEN IN THE HOLODECK SINCE MARCH.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "The Future of Dating"

Summary:

This comic strip, originally published in 2004, humorously explores the potential consequences of relying on virtual reality for dating. The strip features Dilbert, a popular character known for his witty commentary on technology and workplace issues.

Key Elements:

• Virtual Reality: The comic strip highlights the idea that virtual reality could revolutionize the dating scene, allowing people to connect with others from anywhere in the world.
• Predictions: The strip's author predicts that virtual reality will become so advanced that it will be used to predict the future, with the ability to forecast the success or failure of relationships based on data collected from virtual interactions.
• Humor: The strip uses humor to comment on the potential downsides of relying too heavily on technology in personal relationships, suggesting that society may become "doomed" if we rely too much on virtual connections.
• Character Appearance: The strip features Dilbert, a character known for his sarcastic comments and humorous take on modern life.

Overall:

The comic strip offers a humorous commentary on the potential impact of technology on personal relationships, highlighting both the benefits and drawbacks of relying on virtual reality for dating.

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