Comic #7049: experience-3
Description
Here’s a detailed transcription of the comic:
Panel 1:
- Text: "It was hard, Johnny, but you worked. Didn’t take the easy way out. Faced real struggle, real life, and that is what has mattered. That is what has made all the difference."
- Characters: Two men are depicted; one appears to be giving advice or encouragement, while the other listens intently.
Panel 2:
- Text: "EARLIER…"
- Subtext: "This time set the experience machine to make me feel that I’ve earned my success."
- Response from a robot: "An excellent choice, sir."
- Characters: A person is shown lying on a bed connected to a machine, appearing content with a smile. The machine has a robotic arm extending towards the person.
The comic contrasts the struggles of real-life experiences versus a simulated one through its dialogue and visual storytelling.