Our analysis of 14 popular consumer devices found most could stop working in 3 to 4 years because of irreplaceable batteries. Here’s how we get the tech industry to design products that last longer — and do less damage to the environment.
Yes, and the only way to eliminate the planned obsolescence of products is to eliminate this neo-liberal political system, which can only survive on wild consumerism.
Agreed, under capitalism both labour and resources are primarily directed towards creation of capital for a handful of capital owners with any other benefits being strictly incidental.
This is just one of many ways capitalism innovates.
Yes, and the only way to eliminate the planned obsolescence of products is to eliminate this neo-liberal political system, which can only survive on wild consumerism.
Yup, having an economic system predicated on constant growth is pure insanity.
A economy based on the greed of a certain elite is the correct definition.
Agreed, under capitalism both labour and resources are primarily directed towards creation of capital for a handful of capital owners with any other benefits being strictly incidental.