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Dilbert cartoon first published on Tuesday 17th April 2012

Dilbert//8403, first published fourteen years ago on Tuesday 17th April 2012


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inventions quantum computer prototype success in between state


Official transcript

Boss: How's your quantum computer prototype coming along? Wally: Great! The project exists in a simultaneous state of being both totally successful and not even started. Boss: Can I observe it? Wally: That's a tricky question.

originally published on dilbert.com


Open source transcript

HOW'S YOUR QUANTUM COMPUTER PROTOTYPE COMING ALONG?

GREAT!

THE PROJECT EXISTS IN A SIMULTANEOUS STATE OF BEING BOTH TOTALLY SUCCESSFUL AND NOT EVEN STARTED CAN I OBSERVE IT?

THAT'S A TRICKY QUESTION.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive


AI Analysis

Title: "Quantum Computing Conundrum"

Summary:

The comic strip revolves around a conversation between two individuals, one of whom is presenting a quantum computer prototype. The presenter is enthusiastic about the project's success, despite its simultaneous state of being both successful and not even started.

Key Points:

  • The presenter is excited about the project's progress, despite its unclear status.
  • The other individual is puzzled by the project's existence, as it seems to be in a state of limbo.
  • The conversation highlights the complexities and paradoxes inherent in quantum computing, showcasing the challenges of understanding and working with this cutting-edge technology.

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