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Dilbert cartoon first published on Sunday 5th March 2023

Dilbert//12377, first published three years ago on Sunday 5th March 2023

Smartness Vs Gullibility


Open source transcript

OUR FIRST TEST OF THE NEW DEVICE FAILED HAHAHA!!!

I KNEW THE TEST WOULDN'T WORK FROM THE START.

HOW COULD YOU POSSIBLY HAVE KNOWN THAT?

BECAUSE OF MY SMARTNESS VERSUS YOUR COLOSSAL GULLIBILITY.

RIGHT, BUT WHAT DID YOU SEE THAT WE DIDN'T SEE?

I USED MY PATTERN RECOGNITION AND MY COMMON SENSE.

YOU MEAN YOU USED MAGICAL THINKING AND STATISTICAL IGNORANCE?

COPE MUCH?

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive


AI Analysis

Title: "The Test of New Device Failed"

Summary:

The comic strip revolves around a group of coworkers discussing a failed test of a new device. One of them, Dilbert, expresses surprise that the test didn't work from the start, attributing it to his "smartness versus your colossal gullibility." Another coworker, Dogbert, shares his experience with pattern recognition and common sense, which he claims helped him pass the test. However, when asked to elaborate, Dogbert becomes evasive and changes the subject, leaving the others puzzled.

Key Points:

  • The comic strip pokes fun at the idea of relying on pattern recognition and common sense in technical testing.
  • Dogbert's evasive behavior and refusal to explain his success in the test add to the humor.
  • The strip highlights the absurdity of relying on unproven methods in technical testing.

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