Planned Obsolescence
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Planned Obsolescence

34:55 Dec 19, 2019
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Have you ever wondered why your smartphone or toaster oven doesn't seem to last very long, even though technology is becoming better and better? In a special collaboration with Planet Money, we bring you the history of planned obsolescence – the idea that products are designed to break. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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