Dilbert cartoon first published on Sunday 25th June 2017
Dilbert//10298, first published nine years ago on Sunday 25th June 2017
Tags
time machine, time travel, experiment, algorithm, planning, mistake, error, science
Official transcript
Boss; Ted, we need a volunteer to test the time machine prototype. Ted: Is it safe? Boss: Of course it is. Would I ask you to risk your life if it were not safe? Ted: Yes. Boss: Oh, I didn't realize you knew that. But don't worry. The engineering consensus is that it will work. Dilbert: You will return to this exact spot in one day. Alice: Does our location algorithm account for planetary movement? Ted: I should have asked more questions.
originally published on dilbert.com
Open source transcript
TED, WE NEED A VOLUNTEER TO TEST THE TIME MACHINE PROTOTYPE.
IS IT SAFE?
OF COURSE IT IS.
WOULD I ASK YOU TO RISK YOUR LIFE IF IT WERE NOT SAFE?
YES OH. I DIDN'T REALIZE YOU KNEW THAT.
BUT DON'T WORRY.
THE ENGINEERING CONSENSUS IS THAT IT WILL WORK.
YOU WILL RETURN TO THIS EXACT SPOT IN ONE DAY.
DOES OUR LOCATION ALGORITHM ACCOUNT FOR PLANETARY MOVEMENT?
CLICK I SHOULD HAVE ASKED MORE QUESTIONS.
collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive
AI Analysis
Comic Strip Title: "Time Machine Prototype"
Summary:
- The comic strip revolves around Ted, who volunteers to test the time machine prototype.
- Ted is initially hesitant but is reassured by Dilbert that the prototype is safe.
- However, when Ted asks if the location algorithm accounts for planetary movement, Dilbert becomes uncertain.
- The strip concludes with Ted realizing he didn't realize he knew the answer and deciding to ask more questions.
Key Elements:
- The comic strip explores the theme of uncertainty and the importance of asking questions.
- It features the signature humor and wit of the Dilbert comic strip, known for its satirical take on workplace life and technology.
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