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The Negative Effects of Planned Obsolescence
41:42 - 47:06 (05:24)
This podcast episode discusses the problems that planned obsolescence can create, such as the decrease in quality of products and the waste it generates. Along with this, the episode also talks about the fall of MySpace.
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Let's Start a Coup is a new darkly comical podcast hosted by Ben Bulter and Alex French.
41:42 - 43:01 (01:19)
Summary
Let's Start a Coup is a new darkly comical podcast hosted by Ben Bulter and Alex French. The show explores the story of Smedley Butler- a marine who stood between the U.S and fascism in the 1930s.
ChapterThe Negative Effects of Planned Obsolescence
EpisodeSelects: Planned Obsolescence: Engine of the Consumer Economy
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Joanne McNeil's podcast, "Main Accounts," explores the story of MySpace, the first major social media company that ultimately failed after Rupert Murdoch lost a significant amount of money on it.
43:02 - 44:37 (01:34)
Summary
Joanne McNeil's podcast, "Main Accounts," explores the story of MySpace, the first major social media company that ultimately failed after Rupert Murdoch lost a significant amount of money on it. Through interviewing MySpace users, McNeil revisits the early days of social media and their implications for future platforms.
ChapterThe Negative Effects of Planned Obsolescence
EpisodeSelects: Planned Obsolescence: Engine of the Consumer Economy
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The practice of planned obsolescence for consumer tech and appliances can lead to high costs for consumers, as the lifespan of these products decreases over time.
44:37 - 47:06 (02:29)
Summary
The practice of planned obsolescence for consumer tech and appliances can lead to high costs for consumers, as the lifespan of these products decreases over time. This can be especially frustrating for household appliances that are expected to last for multiple years.