075. planned obsolescence: built to break (ks4)
Investigate the controversial practice of planned obsolescence and discover how tech companies design products to fail, forcing consumers to buy continuous upgrades.
Have you ever felt like your phone started slowing down the moment a new model was announced? This might not be your imagination. We are going to investigate "planned obsolescence" - the controversial idea that companies design products to break or become useless after a certain time. We will discuss the ethics of this practice and its massive impact on global e-waste.
Last modified: March 26th, 2026
