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Comment by tt24

15 hours ago

> planned obsolescence, single use products, nothing built to last

Planned obsolescence is a conspiracy theory and there’s no evidence of it occurring at any kind of broad scale.

Consumers generally prefer cheaper, less durable products, which is why the market adapted to better fit that preference.

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