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Long-Lasting Products
13:13 - 16:59 (03:45)
The host discusses the trend of high-end products marketed as long-lasting, such as wallets supposedly lasting up to 60 years, and questions the concept of constantly needing to replace items.
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In this podcast, the speakers talk about how the idea of planned obsolescence was pioneered in the 1920s to increase profits and sparked the consumer economy as we know it today.
13:13 - 14:21 (01:08)
Summary
In this podcast, the speakers talk about how the idea of planned obsolescence was pioneered in the 1920s to increase profits and sparked the consumer economy as we know it today.
ChapterLong-Lasting Products
EpisodeSelects: Planned Obsolescence: Engine of the Consumer Economy
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The idea of products lasting for decades and being replaced for free is problematic because it can discourage economic growth by eliminating the need for repeat customers.
14:21 - 15:59 (01:38)
Summary
The idea of products lasting for decades and being replaced for free is problematic because it can discourage economic growth by eliminating the need for repeat customers. Vintage appliances that still work are popular among people who seek durable products.
ChapterLong-Lasting Products
EpisodeSelects: Planned Obsolescence: Engine of the Consumer Economy
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The concept of planned obsolescence, popularized in the thirties and forties, continues to stimulate the economy even today by creating products that will not last long, unlike the products of yesteryears.
15:59 - 16:59 (00:59)
Summary
The concept of planned obsolescence, popularized in the thirties and forties, continues to stimulate the economy even today by creating products that will not last long, unlike the products of yesteryears. On the podcast, the guest refers to John's dad as the "Herbal Elvis" and "One Hose Clark" for his gardening skills.