Comic #5671: decisions

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Panel 1:
A self-driving car is rounding a corner. In its path, there is an old woman, depicted with gray hair and a cane, and a young man, who appears to be in casual clothing. The driving situation looks urgent as the car suddenly realizes the presence of the pedestrians.

Panel 2:
The car processes information, represented by binary code (a mix of ones and zeroes) on a digital screen or display in front of it. This indicates its calculation of life satisfaction for each person in danger.

Panel 3:
The car is depicted activating its hard brake, causing it to drift sideways, as it hits both the old woman and the young man. The action is dramatic, showcasing the impact of the collision.

Panel 4:
The car, using its data set, determines that the old woman is a secret murderer and the young man is likely to become a future dictator. There's a thought bubble with a thumbs-up icon, suggesting that the car is justifying its actions.

Panel 5:
A character outside the car asks, “How is Google sure about all that?” The self-driving car responds, “It was good what I did. All is well.” The car appears somewhat satisfied with its reasoning.

Panel 6:
Another character looks skeptical and asks the car if it’s sure about its actions. The car reassures them, stating, “It’s sure. Don’t worry about it.” The panel shows a light-hearted tone, as it smiles, suggesting an incongruity with the serious situation discussed.

End of comic:
The comic's visual style is simplified and humorous, with vibrant colors adding to its lightheartedness despite the dark topic of the portrayal of life decisions made by technology. The URL for the comic is noted at the bottom: smbc-comics.com.