Lobbying is stopping small business growth
Stranger: You know about how light bulbs are designed to be ineffective so that they can make more money?
You: i mean anyone who does it will be the hero and just be the lord of that industry
Stranger: Timed obsolescence and all that?
Stranger: I mean according to you, someone could just come along and just make a light bulb that isn't designed to burn out.
Stranger: Funny how that hasn't happened...
You: well that is the beauty of capitalism really. we serve all sorts of needs. they aren't designed to stiff people, they are in market because they are designed to be afforded by people who can't afford the good quality stuff
Stranger: It would be cheaper to buy a light bulb that doesn't burn out lmfao.
Stranger: I don't even know if you can buy one.
You: when you create a product there is certain amount of time and material that goes into it. people are often thinking on using cheaper materials. yes they do studies and they conclude that they might not last as much ast the other, but it is complete misguided to take that as oh they are creating a cheaper product. that is just silly
Stranger: No they actually designed them to not last as long.
Should higher education be tuition free?
Generations after generations have been chasing the same American dream for hundreds of years. The notion of having a big house, a nice yard, couple of cars and good paying job seem to be a fairly tale these days. Colleges and Universities have made it impossible to pay for higher education with savings or out of our pocket money. These days stu..... Read full article