Ending the depression through planned obsolescence
by Bernard
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Bernard proposes planned obsolescence as a solution to the Great Depression. What is your initial reaction to this concept as a national economic strategy?
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The book essentially argues for creating products designed to fail or become outdated. What ethical considerations does this raise about manufacturing, consumption, and societal values?
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Can you identify examples of planned obsolescence in today's products or industries? How do these modern examples compare to what Bernard might have envisioned?
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