Dilbert cartoon first published on Monday 7th December 2015

Dilbert//9732, first published 11 years ago on Monday 7th December 2015

Dna Kit Predicts Health Issues

Tags

technology, future, death, prediction, health, reaction, medical

Official transcript

Dilbert: I combined a DNA test kit with big data to predict a person's future health issues. That depressing knowledge caused every member of the test group to make risky lifestyle choices. Now half of them are dead. At the risk of bragging, that's exactly what my model predicted.

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

I COMBINED A DNA TEST KIT WITH BIG DATA TO PREDICT A PERSON'S FUTURE HEALTH ISSUES.

THAT DEPRESSING KNOWLEDGE CAUSED EVERY MEMBER OF THE TEST GROUP TO MAKE RISKY LIFESTYLE CHOICES. NOW HALF OF THEM ARE DEAD.

AT THE RISK OF BRAGGING, THAT'S EXACTLY WHAT MY MODEL PREDICTED.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "The Risks of Predictive Modeling"

Summary:

The comic strip, originally published in 'Dilbert,' humorously highlights the potential risks and limitations of predictive modeling. The strip features a character who has combined a DNA test kit with big data to predict a person's future health issues.

Panel Breakdown:

• Panel 1: The character proudly displays their creation, stating, "I combined a DNA test kit with big data to predict a person's future health issues."
• Panel 2: A thought bubble above the character's head reveals a printer spitting out a paper with a cloud symbol, indicating the prediction.
• Panel 3: The character notes, "That depressing knowledge caused every member of the test group to make risky lifestyle choices. Now half of them are dead."
• Panel 4: The character admits, "At the risk of bragging, that's exactly what my model predicted."

Humor and Commentary:

The comic strip pokes fun at the potential consequences of relying too heavily on predictive modeling, particularly in the field of health and wellness. By exaggerating the outcome, the strip highlights the importance of considering the limitations and potential biases of such models. The humor lies in the character's nonchalant attitude towards the devastating consequences of their prediction, which serves as a commentary on the dangers of over-reliance on technology in decision-making.

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