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Planned Obsolescence: Engine of the Consumer Economy

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56:56 | Jun 25th, 2019

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If you’ve ever heard an old timer gripe that things aren’t built like they used to be, that old timer was right! Learn about the nefarious, possibly mythical, mechanism that’s responsible for the crud...Show More



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shopceremonie recommended:Aug 22nd, 2019

Because planned obsolescence is everywhere, from light bulbs to garden hoses, and your smart phones. How built in obsolescence is a key component of capitalism.

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