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T. Alexander Puutio, Fast Company
Wed, 10/16/2024 - 6:30am

Are we willing to embrace a future where we discard profits and status as the primary source of value? Not everything is built to last. In a world where even diamonds come with seasonal updates from Tiffany and Cartier, it’s no wonder that a growing number of consumers are feeling trapped in an ever-tightening loop of product refreshes and updates—the planned obsolescence of everything.

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