Manal al-Sharif and Reinhardt Sosin discuss the concept of Planned Obsolescence of Tech. Big Tech companies use a whole host of design and marketing tactics to get you to throw away your smart devices long before it’s necessary. Ever had a product break within weeks of the warranty expiring? What about that iPhone that slowed down after a software update? If you’ve ever walked away from a repair shop feeling frustrated after being told the cost to repair your device is close to the value of a new one, this episode is for you. Learn about the history of Planned Obsolescence, the detrimental impacts this concept has on our planet, and the ecocide, iFixit and the Right to Repair activists fighting Big Tech to take back our rights as consumers and protect our planet. Welcome to Episode Two of the Tech4Evil Podcast.
2:40 – What is planned obsolescence?
3:05 – The four types of planned obsolescence of tech
13:50 – Why are tech companies designing devices to break?
16:08 – The economical and environmental impact of planned obsolescence of tech
21:45 – A brief history of planned obsolescence
25:12 – Repair Cafes
25:13 – I Fix It or Ifixit.com
27:24 – The Right to Repair movement
29:09 – The Ecocide Law
30:06 – The US, Europe and Australia supporting the Right to Repair
33:02- Steve Wozniak support
35:15 – A call to action
We want to hear from you. Tune in, and tell us what you think. Email us at contact@tech4evil.com. Follow us on Twitter: @tech4evil. And if you've spotted Big Tech going too far, use the hashtag #EvilSpotter and mention @Tech4Evil and share your story. Music and media production by Reinhardt Sosin. Research and content by Manal al-Sharif and Margaret Coomer. Sources for this episode include repaircafe.org , ifixit.com, the Atalntic's article on the global cost of e-waste, CHOICE's article "5 Ways to Take Control of Your Consumer Rights" and the Guardian's artcile on the world's largest e-waste dump and many more sources mentioned in our blog.Live SXSW Special: Digital Battlegrounds: Bytes, Bravery, and the Pursuit of Freedom
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