Dilbert cartoon first published on Saturday 22nd March 1997

Dilbert//2898, first published 29 years ago on Saturday 22nd March 1997

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invented quantum computer solve complex equations chaos theroy shift destiny possibly killing inhabitants shift happens

Official transcript

Dilbert and Dogbert sit at a table looking at a device. Dilbert says, "I've invented a quantum computer, capable of interacting with matter from other universes to solve complex equations."

Dogbert says, "According to chaos theory, your tiny change to another universe will shift its destiny, possibly killing every inhabitant."

Dilbert replies, "Shift happens."

Dogbert says, "Fire it up."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

I'VE INVENTED A QUANTUM COMPUTER, CAPABLE OF INTERACTING WITH MATTER FROM OTHER UNIVERSES TO SOLVE COMPLEX EQUATIONS.

ACCORDING TO CHAOS THEORY, YOUR TINY CHANGE TO ANOTHER UNIVERSE WILL SHIFT ITS DESTINY, POSSIBLY KILLING EVERY INHABITANT.

SHIFT HAPPENS.

FIRE IT UP.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Quantum Chaos"

Summary:

• The comic strip features Dilbert, a character known for his sarcastic wit and scientific expertise.
• In this strip, Dilbert explains the concept of chaos theory, stating that even the tiniest change to another universe could have catastrophic consequences.
• The punchline is delivered by Dilbert's boss, who responds with a humorous and absurd solution: "Fire it up."
• The comic strip playfully pokes fun at the complexity of quantum mechanics and the unpredictability of chaos theory.

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