Dilbert cartoon first published on Saturday 9th February 2019

Dilbert//10892, first published seven years ago on Saturday 9th February 2019

Social Media Mind Control

Tags

control, social media, selfie, smartphone

Official transcript

Wally: Are you worried that the algorithms used by social media platforms are a form of mind control?

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

ARE YOU WORRIED THAT THE ALGORITHMS USED BY SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS ARE A FORM OF MIND CONTROL?

I ... AM NOT.

WORRIED ABOUT... THAT.

MAYBE WE SHOULD HAVE HAD THIS CONVERSATION SOONER.

MUST POST.

SELFIE.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Mind Control"

Summary:

The comic strip features a conversation between two characters, Dilbert and a coworker, who are discussing the use of social media platforms. The coworker expresses concern about the algorithms used by these platforms, which are designed to control people's minds. Dilbert responds by saying that he is not worried about it, as he is more concerned about the fact that people are using selfies to take pictures of themselves.

The comic strip highlights the irony of people using social media platforms to share their personal lives and thoughts, while also being controlled by the algorithms that govern these platforms. It suggests that people are more focused on taking selfies and sharing their personal lives online than they are about the potential risks and consequences of using these platforms.

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