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Planned obsolescence and perceived obsolescence have us in a disposable consumption cycle. But it hasn't always been this way. When and why did we stop thinking things were worth fixing?
In this episode, we get a history lesson in planned obsolescence, visit Adrienne Ferre, who is helping run a Makers Hub in LA, complete with a tool library and repair cafes. And we catch up on Right to Repair legislation with Commons' founder and CEO Sanchali Seth Pal.
🌎 See photos of our contributors and find further reading in the full show notes.
📞 We'd love to hear from you! Season 3 submissions coming soon!
📱 To join the Commons community, download the app.
📷 Follow Second Nature on Instagram.
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Planned obsolescence and perceived obsolescence have us in a disposable consumption cycle. But it hasn't always been this way. When and why did we stop thinking things were worth fixing?
In this episode, we get a history lesson in planned obsolescence, visit Adrienne Ferre, who is helping run a Makers Hub in LA, complete with a tool library and repair cafes. And we catch up on Right to Repair legislation with Commons' founder and CEO Sanchali Seth Pal.
🌎 See photos of our contributors and find further reading in the full show notes.
📞 We'd love to hear from you! Season 3 submissions coming soon!
📱 To join the Commons community, download the app.
📷 Follow Second Nature on Instagram.
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