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To appreciate the reasoning behind switched outlets, it’s essential to look at the history of electrical lighting. Early adopters of electricity primarily utilized it for lighting by installing light bulbs in ceilings, controlled by switches at their entrances. As the design of electrical systems evolved, the introduction of the duplex receptacle by Harvey Hubbell in 1903 revolutionized how people accessed electrical outlets. Consequently, the ability to plug in movable lamps became widespread, which ushered in the trend of using switched outlets.