Comic #6527: certainty

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Panel 1: A person, depicted in a suit with wild hair, is standing in a futuristic setting that resembles a high-tech room or corridor. They are speaking to a computer. Text: "COMPUTER, DO YOU THINK WE'LL HAVE NUCLEAR WAR IN THE NEXT 50 YEARS?"

Panel 2: A close-up of the computer screen displaying a graphic bubble with a yellow dot and several smaller dots above it, representing the computer's thought process. Text: "I PREDICT A 58% CHANCE."

Panel 3: The person raises a hand, appearing to seek clarification or a stronger answer. Text: "CAN YOU INCREASE YOUR LEVEL OF CERTAINTY?"

Panel 4: The bottom panel depicts a dramatic landscape with large, mushroom-shaped clouds, indicative of nuclear explosions, against a red sky. The silhouette of a figure is present, appearing to give a thumbs-up gesture. Text: [No text in this panel, only visuals.]

Footer: A small logo at the bottom right corner with the text: "smbc-comics.com"

This comic combines humor with a commentary on uncertainty in predictive technology, particularly regarding serious topics like war.