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Conspiracy Theories

Made to Break: Planned Obsolescence

Mon, 27 Feb 2023

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In the winter of 1924, the Phoebus Cartel concluded that the best way to sell more light bulbs was to make ones that burned out faster. A century later, we're left to wonder, are our products intentionally made to self-destruct? Or is this "planned obsolescence" a myth because consumers naturally want the best and latest products? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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