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The Phoebus Cartel
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Length:
33 minutes
Released:
Mar 28, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Have you ever wondered why your smartphone or toaster oven doesn't seem to last very long, even though technology is becoming better and better? This week, in a special collaboration with Planet Money, we bring you the history of planned obsolescence – the idea that products are designed to break.
Released:
Mar 28, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode
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Introducing Throughline: NPR's new history podcast hosted by Ramtin Arablouei and Rund Abdelfatah. New episodes every Thursday starting February 7th. by Throughline