The Light Bulb Conspiracy [Extended Version]
The Light Bulb Conspiracy, also known as Pyramids of Waste, is a 2010 documentary film written and directed by Cosima Dannoritzer. An international co-production of France and Spain, the documentary thematizes the planned obsolescence of industrial products for commercial reasons. The film documents planned obsolescence in industrial production, i.e. the deliberate limitation by manufacturers of the lifespan of their products in order to thereby secure the sale of replacement and follow-up products. In addition to describing concrete examples, the film also deals with the economic and ecological consequences of consumer society. Among others, the French economist and philosopher Serge Latouche has his say as a representative of the concept of degrowth.
It's the same bullshit with LED lights. LED's could have a pretty long life but the cheaper LED bulbs are made so shittily that they don't last long. It's a combination of planned obsolesce and a race to the bottom with regard to materials and design.
Is this really still a conspiracy lol?
Just to add a couple facts here.
This one may be mentioned in the documentary, but I dont feel like watching something I already know alot about.
There is a lightbulb that has been burning for over a hundred years (Supposedly). Likely is legit because the firehouse has been approached by multiple people who have offered to buy it.
I know, I know. But they could just be changing, you just dont know!
Well, what about the led lights made for and only sold to to dubai.
https://hackaday.com/2021/01/17/leds-from-dubai-the-royal-lights-you-cant-buy/
If people think planned obsolescence is some kind of "conspiracy theory", ive got a bridge to sell you.
Isn't there some libertarian that posts videos on his channel in this forum? Where's your competition to save the day when this will (in the long run) be more profitable? Nokias despite being reliable will never be more profitable than newer devices.