Dilbert cartoon first published on Thursday 21st December 2017

Dilbert//10477, first published nine years ago on Thursday 21st December 2017

Dopamine

Tags

technology, addiction, dopamine, prescription, drugs

Official transcript

Dilbert: Why do I need a prescription from a doctor to make a drug that boosts my dopamine... but I don't need a doctor's approval to use an app that is designed to do the same thing? Are you ignoring me and playing with your phone? Dogbert: I wasn't getting any dopamine from listening to you.

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

WHY DO I NEED A PRESCRIPTION FROM A DOCTOR TO TAKE A DRUG THAT BOOSTS MY DOPAMINE...

A DOCTOR'S APPROVAL TO USE AN APP THAT IS DESIGNED TO DO THE SAME THING?

ARE YOU IGNORING ME AND PLAYING WITH YOUR PHONE?

I WASNT GETTING ANY DOPAMINE FROM LISTENING TO YOU.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Dopamine Dilemma"

Summary:

The comic strip follows Dilbert, a bespectacled man with a distinctive hairstyle, as he navigates a conversation with a doctor. The conversation revolves around his need for a prescription to boost his dopamine levels.

• Dilbert's Request: Dilbert explains that he requires a prescription from a doctor to obtain a drug that enhances his dopamine levels.
• Doctor's Response: The doctor expresses skepticism, questioning the necessity of a prescription for such a purpose.
• Dilbert's Clarification: Dilbert clarifies that he doesn't need a doctor's approval to use an app designed to perform the same function.
• Doctor's Concern: The doctor is concerned about Dilbert's lack of attention to his phone and potential distraction from listening to him.
• Dilbert's Defense: Dilbert defends himself, stating that he was not getting any dopamine from listening to the doctor.

The comic strip humorously highlights the complexities of modern technology and our reliance on it for various needs, including mental health support. It pokes fun at the idea that we might seek alternative solutions, such as apps, to address our psychological well-being.

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