This is why we can't have nice things

Summary by Krater

This video explores planned obsolescence through the history of the longest-lasting lightbulb and the Phoebus Cartel, concluding that modern companies still intentionally shorten the lifespan of their products to drive sales.

From the video

Answers: What is planned obsolescence and how did it start with lightbulbs?

• planned obsolescence
• incandescent lightbulbs
• Phoebus Cartel
• lightbulb manufacturing
• The Man in the White Suit
• Apple batterygate lawsuit

What it concludes

• Lightbulbs have been manufactured to last shorter periods of time because everlasting lightbulbs make for a terrible business model.
• The Phoebus Cartel was formed by major lightbulb companies in 1924 to control the world's supply of lightbulbs and reduce their lifespan to 1,000 hours.
• Planned obsolescence is still used by modern companies to shorten the lifespan of their products and drive repeat sales.