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Here's a few examples of what I'm talking about a fan motor dieing a washing machine leaking and finally a can opener breaking. Why do physical things break over time.

Here's a few examples of what I'm talking about a fan motor dieing a washing machine leaking and finally a can opener breaking. Why do physical things break over time.

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As several others have said, it's planned obsolescence to keep the consumers coming back and the manufacturers in business. I recall enjoying a documentary that came out about 11 years ago called the "Light Bulb Conspiracy," regarding the topic. I was surprised that I could find a link to it (pasted below).

https://topdocumentaryfilms.com/light-bulb-conspiracy/