Dilbert cartoon first published on Thursday 21st February 2019

Dilbert//10904, first published seven years ago on Thursday 21st February 2019

Gut Feeling

Tags

managers & supervisors, tests, data, instinct

Official transcript

Dilbert: Why are we going ahead with the plan when the data says it can't succeed?

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

WHY ARE WE GOING AHEAD WITH THE PLAN WHEN THE DATA SAYS IT CAN'T SUCCEED?

I MANAGE BY INSTINCT AND GUT FEELINGS.

HOW'S THAT DIFFERENT FROM BEING INSANE OR STUPID?

MY GUT SAYS I SHOULD NOT LISTEN TO YOU.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Title: "The Gut Feeling"

Summary:

This comic strip, originally published in 2019, features Dilbert and his boss, Wally, discussing the importance of intuition in decision-making.

Panel 1:

• Dilbert asks Wally why they are going ahead with a plan despite the data indicating it won't succeed.
• Wally responds that he manages by instinct and gut feelings.

Panel 2:

• Dilbert inquires about the difference between being insane or stupid.
• Wally replies that his gut tells him not to listen to Dilbert.

Overall:

The comic strip humorously highlights the tension between relying on data-driven decision-making and trusting one's instincts. It pokes fun at the idea that sometimes, intuition can be more valuable than cold, hard facts.

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