Dilbert cartoon first published on Thursday 12th April 2018

Dilbert//10589, first published eight years ago on Thursday 12th April 2018

He Didn't Deny It

Tags

rumor, conspiracy, sources, vetting, accusation, guilt, innocence

Official transcript

Narrator: How conspiracy theories happen. Catbert: I've heard from multiple sources that you deleted Alice's files on the server. Dilbert: Your multiple sources all heard it from Alice. That is only one source. Catbert: He didn't deny it. Narrator: Continued...

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

HOW CONSPIRACY THEORIES HAPPEN IVE HEARD FROM MULTIPLE SOURCES THAT YOU DELETED ALICE'S FILES ON THE SERVER.

YOUR MULTIPLE SOURCES ALL HEARD IT FROM ALICE. THAT IS ONLY ONE SOURCE.

HE DIDNT DENY IT.

CONTINUED..

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "How Conspiracy Theories Happen"

Summary:

The comic strip depicts a conversation between a man and a red creature, likely a representation of a computer virus, in an office setting. The man is discussing conspiracy theories with his colleague, who is skeptical.

• The man shares his theory that multiple sources have deleted Alice's files on the server, leading to a conspiracy.
• His colleague is unconvinced, pointing out that only one source is responsible for the deletion.
• The man persists, claiming that the other sources are part of a larger conspiracy.
• The colleague remains skeptical, highlighting the lack of evidence supporting the conspiracy theory.

Key Points:

• The comic strip pokes fun at the tendency to create complex conspiracy theories without sufficient evidence.
• It highlights the importance of critical thinking and skepticism in evaluating information.
• The use of a computer virus as a character adds a humorous touch to the conversation.

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