Dilbert cartoon first published on Friday 14th April 2017

Dilbert//10226, first published nine years ago on Friday 14th April 2017

3 D Printer Will Save Millions

Tags

altruism, money, profit, big business, priorities, morals, life

Official transcript

Dilbert: I invented a 3-D printer for the poor that can create any kind of generic drug or medical device. It will save millions. Boss: ...of dollars? Dilbert: People. Boss: Pass.

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

I INVENTED A 3-D PRINTER FOR THE POOR THAT CAN CREATE ANY KIND OF GENERIC DRUG OR MEDICAL DEVICE.

IT WILL SAVE MILLIONS.

. OF DOLLARS?

PEOPLE.

PASS.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "The 3D Printer Revolution"

Summary:

The comic strip features Dilbert, a character known for his sarcastic and humorous take on office life, as he presents a revolutionary 3D printer to his boss. The printer has the potential to create any generic drug or medical device, which could save millions of dollars. However, the boss is more concerned with the potential cost savings than the impact on people's lives.

Key Points:

• Dilbert invents a 3D printer that can create generic drugs and medical devices.
• The printer has the potential to save millions of dollars.
• The boss is more concerned with the cost savings than the impact on people's lives.
• The comic strip highlights the contrast between Dilbert's enthusiasm for innovation and the boss's focus on profit.

Humor:

The comic strip uses humor to highlight the absurdity of prioritizing cost savings over human lives. Dilbert's deadpan delivery and the boss's obliviousness to the potential consequences of the 3D printer add to the comedic effect. The strip pokes fun at the corporate culture's focus on profit over people, making it relatable and entertaining for readers.

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