Dilbert cartoon first published on Thursday 22nd July 2010

Dilbert//7768, first published sixteen years ago on Thursday 22nd July 2010

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lab coat invention scan brain predict buy kill suspicious microwave smoke out of ears rays

Official transcript

Dilbert says, "My invention can scan a person's brain and predict his buying decisions."

Dilbert says, "It says you plan to buy? a blunt object so you can kill me and claim credit for my invention."

Dilbert says, "I anticipated that, which is why I included a feature to microwave the offending part of your brain."

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originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

MY INVENTION CAN SCAN A PERSON'S BRAIN AND PREDICT HIS BUYING DECISIONS.

IT SAYS YOU PLAN TO BUY... A BLUNT OBJECT SO YOU CAN KILL ME AND CLAIM CREDIT FOR MY INVENTION I ANTICIPATED THAT, WHICH IS WHY I INCLUDED A FEATURE TO MICROWAVE THE OFFENDING PART OF YOUR BRAIN FERT!

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AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Microwave Brain Scan"

Summary:

The comic strip features a conversation between Dilbert and his boss, Wally. Wally has invented a device that can scan a person's brain and predict their buying decisions. He plans to use this device to determine whether someone will buy a product or not, and if they won't, he will kill them and claim credit for the invention.

Dilbert is skeptical of the device and points out that it is not a real invention. He also notes that the device is not a good idea because it could be used to harm people. Wally responds by saying that he has already included a feature to microwave the offending part of the brain.

The comic strip is a commentary on the dangers of unchecked technological advancements and the importance of considering the ethical implications of new inventions. It also highlights the absurdity of Wally's character and his lack of concern for the well-being of others.

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