Scott Adams, "Dilbert" comic strip creator, dies at age 68 after battle with prostate cancer - CBS News
Google News • 1/13/2026 – 1/14/2026
Summary
Scott Adams, the creator of the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68 after a battle with prostate cancer. His work was known for poking fun at bad bosses.
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Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)
47d
Age
1
Sources
from cluster
1100
Hours Since Seen
Final Score0/100
CategoryAntiLindy
StatusArchived
Recency Multiplier0% (0.5^1100/48)
Hero EligibleNo
Score is 0 because recency decay (0.5^1100/48 = 0.000000) reduced it below 0.5
Score BreakdownRisk 50
Source Reputation: Low-trust source (6/20 pts)
Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: 47 days - proven survivor
Stories gain Lindy status through source reputation, network consensus, and time survival.
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