planned obsolescence
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The Right to Repair is the Right to be Free From Tyranny
From Light Bulbs to Washing Machines. A Culture of Disposable Tech. In the 1920s, a cartel of lightbulb manufacturers, including Osram, Philips, and General Electric, dimmed our future by conspiring to intentionally shorten the lifespans of light bulbs. A light bulb that breaks is a light bulb that needs to be replaced. A light bulb…