Why modern products are designed to be impossible to fix
In short: Many manufacturers actively block consumers from repairing their own devices. This video explores the mechanics behind these restrictions and the growing movement fighting to reclaim our right to repair.
Aaron Perzanowski examines the strategies companies use to prevent independent repairs, often ensuring that only the original manufacturer can perform fixes. This lack of choice frequently forces a cycle of replacement and waste, as broken items are discarded rather than mended. The lesson investigates how these barriers function and what actions consumers can take to push back.
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