Why don’t companies want you to repair your stuff? | Aaron Perzanowski

Today, some companies are working hard to prevent consumers from repairing products on their own. In many cases, repair can only be done by the original manufacturer, if at all. With limited repair options available, we end up buying new and throwing more items out. So, how exactly do companies prevent repair? And what can consumers do about it? Aaron Perzanowski investigates. [Directed by Nick Hilditch, narrated by Addison Anderson].

After the talk, Modupe focuses on the term "planned obsolete" and why you should advocate for more transparent repair options.

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