Planned Obsolescences
What drives the culture of planned obsolescence?
4.5 (61)
97 mins
This skoob traces planned obsolescence from its early 20th-century roots to its pervasive influence on modern consumerism. Explore how this strategy shaped industries from appliances to electronics, impacting consumer behavior, environmental sustainability, and even Cold War dynamics, while highlighting growing concerns about waste and societal values.
Ep 1:
What Is the Concept of 'Planned Obsolescences'?
Ep 2:
What Was the Significance of Planned Obsolescence?
Ep 3:
How Did Manufacturers Contribute to Built-In Obsolescence?
Ep 4:
What's the Reason Behind Alarming Rise in Electronic Waste?
Ep 5:
The Evolution of Disposable Products in America
Ep 6:
How Did Disposable Culture Emerge in America?
Ep 7:
How Did Disposable Culture Target Women Consumers?
Ep 8:
What Are the Consumer Reactions to Planned Obsolescence?
Discussions (11)
Jeff
Level 2 · 8 mo agoBet he hated she was the breadwinner in the end.
Curtis
Level 2 · 8 mo agoFrederick didn't invent the concept. Sloan was already doing annual model changes at GM way before that.
Theodore
Level 2 · 9 mo agoPrioritizing style over utility is nonsense. I keep my Landy running because new cars are plastic junk.
