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During the technological boom, companies thrived on offering consumers innovative and improved products, making upgrades desirable. However, after reaching technological saturation, consumers found themselves disinterested in minor improvements. Consequently, manufacturers turned once again toward planned obsolescence as a means of driving sales.
The result? We now face a landscape where even simple household items, such as clothing and appliances, are no longer built to last. This deterioration of product quality becomes the new normal, causing consumers to adapt and accept it as part of life.