Dilbert cartoon first published on Sunday 17th March 2019

Dilbert//10928, first published seven years ago on Sunday 17th March 2019

Tags

failure, inventions, office workers, power, science, success

Official transcript

Dilbert: I predict fusion power will be a big deal in fifteen years.

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

I PREDICT FUSION POWER WILL BE A BIG DEAL IN FIFTEEN YEARS.

FUSION REACTORS ARE IMPOSSIBLE TO BUILD AND ALWAYS WILL BE.

THEN WHY ARE A DOZEN STARTUPS WORKING ON IT?

EVER YONE WHO EVER TRIED TO CREATE A FUSION REACTOR HAS FAILED SO FAR.

THOMAS EDISON FAILED MANY TIMES AT MAKING A USEFUL INCANDESCENT LIGHT BULB BEFORE HE SUCCEEDED.

WOULD YOU HAVE ADVISED HIM TO GIVE UP AFTER THE FIRST TEN FAILED ATTEMPTS?

I EAGERLY AWAIT YOUR IRRATIONAL RESPONSE.

INCANDESCENT BULBS ARE BAD FOR THE ENVIRONMENT.

AND THERE IT IS

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Fusion Reactor Fiasco"

Summary:

The comic strip revolves around a conversation between Dilbert and his boss, who is attempting to convince him to work on a fusion reactor project. The boss is determined to succeed, despite the numerous failures of previous attempts.

Key Points:

• The boss predicts that fusion power will be a big deal in fifteen years.
• He believes that fusion reactors are impossible to build and will always fail.
• He asks Dilbert to give up after the first ten failed attempts.
• Dilbert is hesitant, citing Thomas Edison's failed attempts at making a useful incandescent light bulb before he succeeded.
• The boss is undeterred, stating that incandescent bulbs are bad for the environment and there is no alternative.
• The conversation ends with the boss's determination to succeed, despite the odds against him.

Themes:

• Perseverance
• Determination
• Innovation

Tone:

• Sarcastic
• Humorous

Overall:

The comic strip pokes fun at the idea of perseverance and determination in the face of overwhelming odds. It highlights the importance of learning from failure and not being afraid to try new approaches.

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