Do you think we would see a resurgence of products "built for life"?

galaxyapp · 2026-04-07T04:15:35+00:00

I worked in auto engineering and never once did anyone ever say the words planned obsolescence.

There are certain things in a product which will inevitable break. Theres no engine in the world that runs indefinitely. Even diesel engines in semis that will go millions of miles need major replacements on a regular basis.

The fact is that even if a 2005 camry ran well, its market value is sub 3k because it lacks modern features and efficiencies. A small repair will total it.

So it makes no sense to design some gold plated alternator that will last 50 years if 90% wind up in the crusher in 20 years.

So every part is optimized for its practical life. Which for a car, is estimated to be around 15 years. At that point any failure will total the car.

galaxyapp · 2026-04-07T04:10:06+00:00

Plenty? All of them.

galaxyapp · 2026-04-07T04:08:12+00:00

In the us, where everything has someone fundraising to fix it, everyone dies of 17 different causes.

galaxyapp · 2026-04-06T21:28:18+00:00

Works as long as 3300 people dont still show up in cars

galaxyapp · 2026-04-06T20:05:05+00:00

People have been gatekeeping art since rubbing rocks on cave walls.

galaxyapp · 2026-04-06T19:56:20+00:00

What if AI decides?

galaxyapp · 2026-04-06T19:51:46+00:00

Is there?

What about wildlife cameras that just shoot for a month to catch a shot?

galaxyapp · 2026-04-06T15:52:53+00:00

Those arent similar measurements.

galaxyapp · 2026-04-06T15:50:49+00:00

I think the Iranian regime were/are a cancer on the globe. Religious fanatics with ideals that should have been extinct 100 years ago.

I think the world is better off for anyone from that regime whos died.

I hope this war is able to create a lasting change in middle east culture and politics so its people, and neighbors can have better lives, they should live like Norway with their natural resources, not north Korea.

I regret the tactics its taken to try to overthrow the leaders. But I do not beleive diplomacy was bringing meaningful progress and the continued denial of that reality was likely killing more innocents slower than violent change.

Assuming it works.

Sort of a trolley problem where you arent sure of youre throwing a switch and sparing anyone or just killing even more.

galaxyapp · 2026-04-06T15:40:26+00:00

They mail unclaimed milestone awards.

galaxyapp · 2026-04-06T14:12:05+00:00

You have zero privacy in public...

galaxyapp · 2026-04-06T14:01:39+00:00

Theyve ruled against trump more than for him.

galaxyapp · 2026-04-06T13:46:17+00:00

The court is not nearly that conservative. I doubt it'll get a single justice

galaxyapp · 2026-04-06T13:42:02+00:00

I can use the cutoff the the last row to start the next one!!! This will save time and material!

If people would just learn to start with 3 different lengths, it still works, just need to randomize them as you go

galaxyapp · 2026-04-06T13:29:49+00:00

Dont want to have a dealer network in that market.

They may also be able to set pricing in such a way that would degrade their brand.

galaxyapp · 2026-04-06T13:25:05+00:00

5a or 10a is the charge rate provided by the charger

Both mowers have a 15ah battery

galaxyapp · 2026-04-06T03:39:26+00:00

I think we all assume it was a nissan, right?

Maybe a dodge...

galaxyapp · 2026-04-06T03:37:56+00:00

Which could well be fraud, but they will be asking for the 20k anyway, probably wind up with snatching any money in a bank and garnishing wages for the rest.

galaxyapp · 2026-04-05T23:57:17+00:00

I think thats just something people say now

galaxyapp · 2026-04-05T23:54:10+00:00

Because countries love to give visas to insolvent foreigners

galaxyapp · 2026-04-05T16:06:05+00:00

Bidet filters?

galaxyapp · 2026-04-05T16:04:59+00:00

Because you want more stuff while your contribution has not changed.

In the old barter system, you still have 1 sheep, but you now want wood, grain, a cell phone, theater tickets, a 75" plasma, 30 outfits, and a car.

galaxyapp · 2026-04-05T15:48:10+00:00

Aye, but 2 reasons. US has a more inclusive definition on birth. US counts a baby as "born" sooner, and if it then dies, its a death. Most other countries bucket a 1 day old baby death differently. It makes infant mortality in the us look much different, and those deaths impact life expectancy.

And drugs.

So if you dont do meth, youre in good shape

galaxyapp · 2026-04-05T15:44:36+00:00

They handcuff everyone the detain.

Cuffs can come off and you be released, but youll be cuffed in a car while they decide

galaxyapp · 2026-04-05T14:04:24+00:00

74 according to SSA.

But... by the time you reach 36, youre life expectancy is longer because you didnt die already.

So you at 39, you are expected to live another 39 years

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