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Four Point Oh, Zero Holes

That fancy degree does not always teach you what you need to know. Get your hands dirty...

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Panel 1

Mike approaches Jim at his desk. Jim looks confident.

Mike: Where’d you find this intern?

Jim: MIT. Graduated with a 4.0. Built an AI system that optimizes an entire production line. Why?

Panel 2

Mike gestures toward the shop, unimpressed.

Mike: He’s been drilling the same hole for half an hour.

Panel 3

Jim looks up, considering a technical explanation.

Jim: What’s he drilling? Stainless?

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The Intern struggles with a cordless drill at a workbench. Mike gestures toward him; Jim buries his head in his hands.

Mike: No, he has the drill in reverse.

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