Dilbert cartoon first published on Saturday 11th December 2004

Dilbert//5719, first published 22 years ago on Saturday 11th December 2004

Tags

knowledge is power crush you

Official transcript

Remember: Knowledge is power. "So never tell people anything because they might use it to crush you."

"Do you understand?"

"I'm not saying."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

REMEMBER : KNOWLEDGE IS POWER.

SO NEVER TELL PEOPLE ANYTHING BECAUSE THEY MIGHT USE IT TO CRUSH YOU.

DO YOU UNDERSTAND?

IM NOT SAYING.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Title: "The Power of Knowledge"

Summary:

This comic strip features Dilbert, a white office worker with a bald head and glasses, in a conversation with his boss. The conversation begins with the boss stating, "Remember: knowledge is power." Dilbert responds by saying, "So never tell people anything because they might use it to crush you." The boss then asks, "Do you understand?" and Dilbert replies, "I'm not saying."

The comic strip humorously highlights the idea that knowledge can be a double-edged sword. While it can provide power and control, it can also be used against us if we share it with others. The punchline, "I'm not saying," adds to the humor by implying that Dilbert is aware of this dynamic but chooses not to elaborate. Overall, the comic strip pokes fun at the idea that knowledge is a valuable asset, but also a potential liability.

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