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Dilbert cartoon first published on Monday 4th July 2022

Dilbert//12133, first published four years ago on Monday 4th July 2022

The Value Of Meaning


Open source transcript

HOW CAN I FIND GREATER MEANING IN MY WORK?

IF I GAVE YOU A JOB WITH MORE MEANING, WOULD YOU TAKE A PAY CUT?

NO.

YOU JUST SET THE MARKET PRICE FOR "MEANING" AT ZERO.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive


AI Analysis

Title: "Meaning at Work"

Summary:

  • The comic strip revolves around a conversation between an employee and their boss.
  • The employee asks for a pay cut in exchange for more meaning in their work.
  • The boss responds by setting the market price for "meaning" at zero.
  • The employee is left without a clear understanding of how to find greater meaning in their work.
  • The comic strip pokes fun at the idea that meaning in work can be quantified and traded like a commodity.

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