Dilbert cartoon first published on Tuesday 31st January 2012

Dilbert//8326, first published fourteen years ago on Tuesday 31st January 2012

Dilbert for Monday 30th January 2012

Dilbert for Wednesday 1st February 2012

Tags

computers & peripherals inventions computers program themsleves machine intelligence destroy civilization plan a live unhealthy lifestyle plan b techno terrorism

Official transcript

Dilbert: In a few years, computers will program themselves. That's called singularity. From that point on, machine intelligence will increase exponentially. The resulting shock will probably destroy the fabric of civilization. Plan "A"

is to live an unhealthy lifestyle. Plan "B"

is techno-terrorism. Boss: I like the first one.

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

IN A FEW YEARS, COMPUTERS WILL PROGRAM THEMSELVES.

THAT'S CALLED THE SINGULARITY.

ABILITY TIME FROM THAT POINT ON, MACHINE INTELLIGENCE WILL INCREASE EXPONENTIALLY. THE RESULTING SHOCK WILL PROBABLY DESTROY THE FABRIC OF CIVILIZATION.

PLAN "A" IS TO LIVE AN UNHEAL THY LIFESTYLE. PLAN "B" IS TECHNO-TERRORISM.

I LIKE THE FIRST ONE.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Singularity"

Summary:

The comic strip, originally published in, features Dilbert, a character known for his witty commentary on technology and workplace issues. In this strip, Dilbert discusses the concept of singularity, where computers will surpass human intelligence and potentially destroy civilization.

Panel Breakdown:

Panel 1: Dilbert explains that computers will program themselves in a few years, leading to the singularity.
Panel 2: A graph illustrates the rapid increase in computer ability and time, highlighting the potential for exponential growth.
Panel 3: A group of people, including a woman with a pink shirt, discuss the dangers of unchecked technological advancement.

Key Takeaways:

The strip explores the idea of singularity and its potential consequences.
It highlights the rapid advancement of computer technology and its potential impact on human civilization.
The comic strip uses humor to convey a thought-provoking message about the importance of responsible innovation and the need for caution when developing advanced technologies.

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