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Dilbert cartoon first published on Thursday 5th January 2012

Dilbert//8300, first published fourteen years ago on Thursday 5th January 2012


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smart people bad deciosns hubris prime candidate


Official transcript

Boss: I've read that smart people make bad decisions because of their hubris. Catbert: Hubris? What is that? Boss: Beats me. But obviously I'm a prime candidate to get it.

originally published on dilbert.com


Open source transcript

I'VE READ THAT SMART PEOPLE MAKE BAD DECISIONS BECAUSE OF THEIR HUBRIS.

HUBRIS?

WHAT IS THAT?

BEATS ME.

BUT OBVIOUSLY IM A PRIME CANDIDATE TO GET IT.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive


AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Hubris"

Summary:

The comic strip revolves around a conversation between a man and his red, cat-like assistant, Dilbert. The man, who is a candidate for a prime position, is concerned about the reasons behind his selection. He inquires about the process, only to be met with the response that "smart people make bad decisions because of their hubris." The man is perplexed by this explanation, as he believes he is a prime candidate for the job. The conversation concludes with the man's decision to proceed with the interview despite his reservations.

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