Dilbert cartoon first published on Saturday 4th August 2007

Dilbert//6685, first published nineteen years ago on Saturday 4th August 2007

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options costs too much any research experience thing using technology

Official transcript

I narrowed down the options to an alternative that costs too much and another that won't work. "I didn't do any research. It's more of an experience sort of thing."

"Next week I plan to think about the option of using technology that isn't yet available."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

I NARROWED DOWN THE OPTIONS TO AN ALTERNATIVE THAT COSTS TOO MUCH AND ANOTHER THAT WON'T WORK.

I DIDN'T DO ANY RESEARCH. IT'S MORE OF AN EXPERIENCE SORT OF THING.

NEXT WEEK I PLAN TO THINK ABOUT THE OPTION OF USING TECHNOLOGY THAT ISN'T YET AVAILABLE.

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AI Analysis

Title: "The Cost of Research"

Summary:

This 'Dilbert' comic strip follows the day-to-day experiences of Dilbert, a white-collar worker, as he navigates the corporate world. In this particular strip, Dilbert is faced with the dilemma of choosing between two options for a project, each with its own set of drawbacks.

• Option 1: The first option is described as "too much" and "another that won't work." This suggests that both choices have significant flaws or limitations.
• Option 2: The second option is characterized as "an experience sort of thing," implying that it may be more of a trial-and-error approach rather than a well-defined solution.
• Dilbert's Decision: Despite the uncertainty surrounding both options, Dilbert decides to proceed with the second option, citing that it's more of an experience sort of thing. This decision is likely driven by a desire to avoid the costs associated with the first option.
• Next Week's Plan: The final panel reveals that Dilbert plans to think about the option of using technology that isn't yet available. This suggests that he is considering alternative solutions that may not be currently feasible.

Overall, this comic strip highlights the challenges of making decisions in a complex and rapidly changing environment. It also underscores the importance of considering multiple perspectives and evaluating the potential risks and benefits of different options.

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