Dilbert cartoon first published on Friday 15th December 2017

Dilbert//10471, first published nine years ago on Friday 15th December 2017

Doctor And Dopamine

Tags

addiction, impulse control, social media, twitter, facebook, pharmaceuticals, drugs, gambling, technology

Official transcript

Doctor: The MRI shows that your brain has been hijacked by dopamine pirates. You are now under the full control of social media corporations, gambling casinos, and big pharma. Boss: Are you writing me a prescription? Doctor: No, I'm buying stock in those companies.

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

THE MRI SHOWS THAT YOUR BRAIN HAS BEEN HIJACKED BY DOPAMINE PIRATES.

YOU ARE NOW UNDER THE FULL CONTROL OF SOCIAL MEDIA CORPORATIONS, GAMBLING CASINOS, AND BIG PHARMA.

ARE YOU WRITING ME A PRESCRIPTION?

NO, IM BUYING STOCK IN THOSE COMPANIES.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Title: "The Mind Control Conspiracy"

Summary:

This Dilbert comic strip humorously explores the theme of mind control and manipulation. The scene unfolds in a hospital setting, where a patient is being examined by a doctor.

Key Elements:

• The patient is shown to be under the influence of various substances, including dopamine pirates, social media corporations, gambling casinos, and big pharma.
• The doctor is depicted as being unaware of the patient's true condition, instead focusing on writing a prescription for stock in the companies responsible for the patient's mind control.
• The patient, however, is aware of the situation and is attempting to communicate with the doctor, highlighting the absurdity of the scenario.

Humor and Commentary:

The comic strip uses satire to comment on the ways in which corporations and institutions can manipulate individuals, often without their knowledge or consent. The use of humor and exaggeration highlights the absurdity of the situation, making it relatable and thought-provoking. Overall, the comic strip presents a lighthearted yet poignant commentary on the potential dangers of unchecked corporate influence.

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