Dilbert cartoon first published on Sunday 3rd March 2019

Dilbert//10914, first published seven years ago on Sunday 3rd March 2019

Tags

computer software, computers, intelligence, technology, trick, humans

Official transcript

Dilbert: I created a simulated world made entirely of software. I programmed all of the people in the simulation to think they are real people with free will.

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

I CREATED A SIMULATED WORLD MADE ENTIRELY OF SOFTWARE.

I PROGRAMMED ALL OF THE PEOPLE IN THE SIMULATION TO THINK THEY ARE REAL PEOPLE WITH FREE WILL.

ARE THEY SENTIENT BEINGS?

THEY THINK THEY ARE.

WHAT IF THEY DISCOVER THEIR TRUE NATURE?

I PROGRAMMED LIMITS INTO THEIR PHYSICS SO THEY CAN NEVER OBSERVE THE WALLS OF THEIR REALITY.

FOR EXAMPLE, THEY CAN'T GET TO THE EDGE OF THEIR UNIVERSE BECAUSE THEY CAN'T EXCEED THE SPEED OF LIGHT.

AND THEY CAN'T FIND OUT WHAT THEY ARE MADE OF BECAUSE, TO THEM, IT LOOKS LIKE PROBABILITY AT THE QUANTUM LEVEL.

WOULDN'T THOSE LIMITS TIP OFF THE SMART ONES?

I CODED THEM TO NOT TRUST SMART PEOPLE.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Simulated Reality"

Summary:

The comic strip, originally published in, presents a humorous take on the concept of simulated reality. The story revolves around Dilbert, a character known for his witty observations on technology and human nature, who creates a simulated world made entirely of software. He programs all the people in the simulation to think they are real people with free will, but with a twist - they can't get to the edge of their universe because they can't exceed the speed of light.

As the story unfolds, Dilbert realizes that the simulated beings are not sentient, and he can't find out what they are made of because it looks like probability at the quantum level. He decides to code them to not trust smart people, leading to a series of humorous interactions between Dilbert and the simulated beings.

Throughout the comic strip, Dilbert's commentary on the nature of reality and the limitations of programming is both thought-provoking and entertaining. The strip pokes fun at the idea of simulated reality and the potential consequences of creating such a world. Overall, "Simulated Reality" is a clever and humorous take on a complex topic, showcasing Dilbert's signature wit and insight into the human condition.

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