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225 – Shady Dealings in a Bright Industry: Phoebus Cartel
Anecdotally Speaking
The Cartel Behind the Light Bulb: A History of Planned Obsolescence
This chapter explores the Phoebus cartel's manipulation of the light bulb industry in the 1920s, where companies conspired to limit bulb lifespans to boost profits. It examines the lasting effects of planned obsolescence and corporate monopolies on consumer products today.
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