Dilbert cartoon first published on Monday 6th August 2018

Dilbert//10705, first published eight years ago on Monday 6th August 2018

A One Variable World

Tags

topper, dilbert, genius, rejection, variable, cost

Official transcript

Topper: I reject your idea because the costs are high.

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

I REJECT YOUR IDEA BECAUSE THE COSTS ARE HIGH.

IN A ONE-VARIABLE WORLD, YOU WOULD BE A GENIUS.

THANK YOU.

I MEANT EVERY WORD OF IT.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Title: "The High Cost of Genius"

Summary:

• A man submits an idea to his boss, who rejects it due to high costs.
• The man argues that being a genius is expensive and should be compensated accordingly.
• The boss is unimpressed and dismisses the idea.
• The man leaves, thanking the boss for his time.
• The boss is left wondering why the man would thank him for rejecting his idea.

Key Points:

• The comic strip highlights the challenges of pitching innovative ideas in a corporate setting.
• The man's argument that being a genius is expensive adds a humorous twist to the typical "cost-benefit analysis" discussion.
• The boss's reaction serves as a commentary on the difficulties of navigating office politics and the importance of effective communication.

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