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Feb 2Liked by Larry Cornett, Ph.D.

I like reliable stuff. If I can't find something durable, I buy the least expensive model (e.g. coffee maker, toaster oven) because I reckon they last just as long as the more expensive models.

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Feb 1Liked by Larry Cornett, Ph.D.

I grew up in Detroit, Larry. What you are describing is called "planned obsolescence."

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