# episode 3: "the plan of obsolescence"

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Published: 2025-02-05T14:58:27+00:00
Episode link: https://enoughstufflauren.substack.com/p/episode-3-the-plan-of-obsolescence
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## Resource

This is a big one right here and actually, I’ll be breaking it up into more episodes are it’s just such a colossal beast to tackle. Have you ever heard of the term, planned obsolescence? What does the term mean and where does it come from? Let’s get into it, shall we? You can also find me on the socials at thelaurenelan (on Threads too) and you can always email me, elanlaur@gmail.com. Here are the links talked about in today’s episodes: https://newsroom.co.nz/2024/07/15/designed-to-fail-a-short-history-of-planned-obsolescence/ watch the old light-bulb: https://www.centennialbulb.org/photos.htm#anchor1234 and here is a link to my top 5 youtube/free docs related to today’s topic: https://substack.com/@enoughstuff/p-152016977 Get full access to Enough Stuff at enoughstufflauren.substack.com/subscribe

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