Dilbert cartoon first published on Wednesday 25th December 2013

Dilbert//9020, first published thirteen years ago on Wednesday 25th December 2013

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christmas christmas presents physics quantum mechanics interpretation cat in box airholes holiday

Official transcript

Dogbert: Merry Christmas! This gift is based on the Copenhagen interpretation of quantum mechanics. There's a cat in here that's neither dead nor alive. Dilbert: Where are the airholes? Dogbert: I have control issues.

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

THIS GIFT IS BASED ON THE COPENHAGEN INTERPRETATION OF QUANTUM MECHANICS.

THERE'S A CAT IN HERE THAT IS NEITHER DEAD NOR ALIVE.

WHERE ARE THE AIRHOLES?

I HAVE CONTROL ISSUES.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Quantum Christmas"

Summary:

This comic strip, originally published in 2012-12-25, presents a humorous take on the concept of quantum mechanics during Christmas. The story revolves around Dilbert, a character known for his sarcastic wit and scientific interests.

Scene 1:

• Dilbert receives a gift from a colleague, accompanied by a note explaining that it is based on the Copenhagen interpretation of quantum mechanics.
• The gift is a wrapped box, which Dilbert is eager to open.

Scene 2:

• Upon opening the box, Dilbert finds a cat inside, but it is neither dead nor alive.
• He is puzzled by this state and asks where the airholes are, implying that he expects the cat to be in a superposition state.

Scene 3:

• The colleague responds by saying he has control issues, suggesting that he has deliberately placed the cat in a superposition state to demonstrate the principles of quantum mechanics.

Humor and Significance:

• The comic strip uses humor to highlight the absurdity of applying complex scientific concepts to everyday situations.
• It pokes fun at the idea of using quantum mechanics as a basis for gift-giving, emphasizing the disconnect between scientific theory and practical application.
• The strip also showcases Dilbert's signature sarcasm and wit, as he navigates the bizarre situation presented to him.

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