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Why Don't We Fix Things Anymore?
Season 3 · Episode 4

Why Don't We Fix Things Anymore?

Second Nature

April 23, 202540m 5s

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Show Notes

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. 


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Episode Credits

  • Listener contributions: Holly Kane, Katrina Rodabaugh, Maya Roman, Sare, Taylor Barkley, Verity
  • Episode expert: Adrienne Ferre
  • Editing and engineer: Evan Goodchild‍
  • Hosting and production: Katelan Cunningham
  • (00:00) - Tempo: 120.0

Topics

sustainable livingcommonscommons apprepairmendingobsolescenceplanned obsolescence