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Dilbert cartoon first published on Wednesday 5th April 2017

Dilbert//10217, first published nine years ago on Wednesday 5th April 2017

Better Listener Robot


Tags

robot, boyfriend, free will, programming, listening, opinion, relationships, technology


Official transcript

Alice: I'm updating your boyfriend code to make you a better listener. I want to see more nodding and less talking. Robot: But I have so much to offer. Alice: I'll dial back your ego, too.

originally published on dilbert.com


Open source transcript

IM UPDATING YOUR BOYFRIEND CODE TO MAKE YOU A BETTER LISTENER.

I WANT TO SEE MORE NODDING AND LESS TALKING.

BUT I HAVE SO MUCH TO OFFER.

I'LL DIAL BACK YOUR EGO, TOO.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive


AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Updating the Boyfriend Code"

Summary:

The comic strip features a robot and a woman in an office setting. The robot is attempting to update its "boyfriend code" to improve its listening skills, as it has become too talkative. The woman is skeptical of the robot's intentions, but eventually agrees to let it dial back its ego.

Key Elements:

  • A robot seeking to improve its communication skills
  • A woman serving as a sounding board for the robot's concerns
  • A humorous exploration of the challenges of effective communication in relationships.

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