Comic #5375: should
Description
Here’s a detailed description of the comic:
Panel 1:
- A man with a dark, bushy beard expresses frustration to a group.
- Dialogue: “You scientists were so concerned with what you could do, you didn’t stop to think what you should do!”
Panel 2:
- Another character responds, appearing calm.
- Dialogue: “Actually, we were mostly concerned with getting enough grant funding to secure tenure.”
Panel 3:
- A character with glasses and a worried expression speaks.
- Dialogue: “I’m not sure if I actually could do any of the things my papers claim. A lot of the effect sizes are small and I’m worried if I try to replicate they’ll go away.”
Panel 4:
- A character appears dismayed.
- Dialogue: “God, that’s bleak. Isn’t anyone here trying to create monster dinosaurs or death rays? That sort of thing?”
Panel 5:
- A character with a serious expression speaks urgently.
- Dialogue: “Please, scientists! Please go back to being concerned with what you could do!”
Visual Elements:
- Various characters depicted, including a mixture of expressive faces and distinct hairstyles.
- The setting appears to be a meeting or conference room, with background figures listening intently.
This captures the essence and dialogue of the comic accurately.