Step aside, Bill Gates Here comes today's "real" technology guru and his totally original, laugh-out-loud "New York Times" bestseller that looks at the approaching new millennium and boldly predicts: more stupidity ahead. In "The Dilbert Principle "and "Dogbert's Top Secret Management Handbook, "Scott Adams skewered the absurdities of the corporate world. Now he takes the next logical step, turning his keen analytical focus on how human greed, stupidity and horniness will shape the future. Featuring the same irresistible amalgam of essays and cartoons that made Adams߰revious works so singularly entertaining, this uproariously funny, dead-on-target tome offers half-truthful, half-farcical predictions that push all of today's hot buttons - from business and technology to society and government. ● Children - they are our future, so weᱥ pretty much hosed. Tip: Grab what you can while theyᱥ still too little to stop us. ● Human Potential - we'll finally learn to use the 90 percent of the brain we don't use today, and find out that there wasn't anything in that part. Computers - Technology and homeliness will combine to form a powerful type of birth control. In "The Dilbert Principle "and "Dogbert's Top Secret Management Handbook, "Scott Adams skewered the absurdities of the corporate world. Now he takes the next logical step, turning his keen analytical focus on how human greed, stupidity and horniness will shape the future. Featuring the same irresistible amalgam of essays and cartoons that made Adams߰revious works so singularly entertaining, this uproariously
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Take a look into Scott Adams' crystal ball and catch a glimpse of the future of technology, democracy, ageing, capitalism, marketing, jobs, relationships, and (of course) work, illustrated with the doings of Dilbert and the gang.
So what does the Dilbert future hold in store? An acronym shortage, for one thing. Since there are only 26 letters in the alphabet, all the good ones will eventually be used up--a major problem for acronym-hungry businesses. In the future, your clothes will be smarter than you. Food stains will slide off their non- stick surfaces and you'll clean your clothes by taking them outside and shaking them off. All barriers of entry will go away and confusopolies will form: groups of companies that make similar products and that intentionally confuse customers instead of competing on price. In the future, men who use computers will be (gasp) sex symbols. Finally, rest assured that the future will bear no resemblance to Star Trek, because Star Trek didn't take the stupidity and selfishness of humans into account. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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Moving beyond the corporate world of his cartoon character, Dilbert, Scott Adams turns his analytic focus on how human greed, stupidity and horniness will shape the future. With his usual mixture of essays and cartoons, the book offers predictions on business, technology, society and government.
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Mr. Adams has done it again! The Dilbert Future is an excellent book, featuring strips that relate to the chapters, and interesting text on what the future will be like. Humour all the way, apart from Chapter 14, which will mess with your mind a lot. A brilliant book, for Dilbert fans, and everyone else (induhviduals) alike.
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This book will dissapoint anyone looking for a big belly laugh courtesy of Mr. Adams' witty insight into corporate America. In fact, I set the book aside for weeks after reading the first few chapters because it did not hold my interest.
That said, I am nonetheless glad I picked it up again. First, let me say that the publisher should have cut the first thirteen chapters of the book and marketed it as a window into the real Scott Adams. Then put it under the self-help books instead of the comedy section. Not a good move business-wise, but certainly in keeping with respecting Mr. Adams' loyal fan base. The last chapter (a synopsis of Scott's life philosophy) has, in fact, made me a fan for life. Anyone with the self confidence to put observations and experiences like the ones in this chapter, in a book purportedly about office humor, gets my vote for "Cool Person of the Year" (if there is such a thing).
This last chapter was a life changing experience. To see so many of my own thoughts on paper, written by perhaps today's most famous cartoonist was encouraging. Mr. Adams asks all the right questions without the arrogance of assuming he also has all the right answers. He even provides a how-to for manipulating the universe to your liking. No joke. Philosophy and literature snobs hold your ears - Scott Adams could be the Ralph Waldo Emerson of the 21st century. I, Tim DeMoss, will read more books like this by Scott Adams.
If you want to laugh, buy one of the Dilbert "strip" books. If you're open to looking at life in a whole new way with a renewed confidence, buy "The Dilbert Future" and skip the first thirteen chapters. Here's hoping that last chapter wasn't some prank on unsuspecting Induhviduals. Boy would my face be red.
By Dave_42
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"The Dilbert Future: Thriving on Stupidity in the 21st Century" is another one of Adams' books which looks at the insanity many of us face each day as we head to work for a large corporation. It also looks at the future and offers a humorous perspective on the future of work, society, and the "induhvidual".
Reading this book is like a one-on-one session with Scott Adams. His perspective is not thinly veiled behind a cartoon strip, though there are many sprinkled throughout the book to better illustrate his points. Most of what he writes is fairly humorous, and other parts are just odd. In particular the last chapter "A New View of the Future" delves into the unexplained and unusual.
If you read "Dilbert" often, then most of this book is very similar, though it is a different approach than receiving his observations through the comic strip. It also means that there isn't all that much that will surprise you, as you will have encountered many of the described absurdities before. Personally, I find the comic strip a more enjoyable method of receiving Adams' observations, but that is not to say that this is bad, it simply isn't as good in my opinion.
The last chapter is where the book provides something new, and for me it was the best part, not because I necessarily agree with some of Adams' conclusions, but because he breaks away from his standard fare, and does make one think about a few of the many mysteries which are far from explained at this time.
Overall it is a quick and easy read, which gave me an enjoyable few hours. I wouldn't say it was a great book, but there are far worse ways to pass the time. Given the choice, I would take a book of the comic strips over this, but then again it is a chance to encounter Adams in a different format.
Reading this book is like a one-on-one session with Scott Adams. His perspective is not thinly veiled behind a cartoon strip, though there are many sprinkled throughout the book to better illustrate his points. Most of what he writes is fairly humorous, and other parts are just odd. In particular the last chapter "A New View of the Future" delves into the unexplained and unusual.
If you read "Dilbert" often, then most of this book is very similar, though it is a different approach than receiving his observations through the comic strip. It also means that there isn't all that much that will surprise you, as you will have encountered many of the described absurdities before. Personally, I find the comic strip a more enjoyable method of receiving Adams' observations, but that is not to say that this is bad, it simply isn't as good in my opinion.
The last chapter is where the book provides something new, and for me it was the best part, not because I necessarily agree with some of Adams' conclusions, but because he breaks away from his standard fare, and does make one think about a few of the many mysteries which are far from explained at this time.
Overall it is a quick and easy read, which gave me an enjoyable few hours. I wouldn't say it was a great book, but there are far worse ways to pass the time. Given the choice, I would take a book of the comic strips over this, but then again it is a chance to encounter Adams in a different format.
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Thriving on stupidity in the 21st century - a must read for any modern...
This is another great book by Scott Adams all about thriving on stupidity in the 21st century, or how to harness the stupidity of individuals for your own financial gain (now... Read more
Published on 28 Dec 2006 by Bernard Smith
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One of the many reasons Scott Adams is so godly
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Nice one Adam how long did it take to create this masterpiece because not only my MUM likes it so does my DAD and BROTHER. Read more
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Not Scott's best work...
I was somewhat disappointed by this book. Whilst "The Dilbert Principle" was spot on target with its wry observations on business, "The Dilbert Future" tended... Read more
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A Very Funny Read
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Published on 18 Jun 1999
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Not your standard comic strip collection...
The Dilbert strip gets everywhere in syndication. However this book is far more than a collection of past strips (although it is that, too). Read more
Published on 12 Jun 1999
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Thinking of other people that are stupider than you
I thought this book brought up a lot of questions that should be answered in a very seious manner. However Scott Adams brought these social idiosincrecies to life by making fun of... Read more
Published on 29 Jun 1998
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this book is great !!!
Scott Adams does it again.
He is amazingly funny. In his book, the Dilbert future Scott Adams Predicts the future of technology, politics, Airlines & much more. Read more
He is amazingly funny. In his book, the Dilbert future Scott Adams Predicts the future of technology, politics, Airlines & much more. Read more
Published on 28 Jun 1998
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DONT JUST STAND THERE, ADD IT TO YOUR SHOPPING CART.
Its a must!!! A very funny book, which is sarcastic at times, but frightningly realistic...... You Will love it.
Published on 21 Feb 1998
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