Rich We're in an era of good enough and patch it together until it's flogged to death. Quality craftsmanship has mostly died, and AI will only kill that off more sad to say.
So true about this era but I hope AI makes it go the other. Go ahead paste the code from chatGPT and then when things fall apart maybe they realize that you need a human? Maybe that's hopeful thinking.
Rich White goods these days barely have a 5 year lifespan and that's considered acceptable?!
Oh, also more expensive but don't worry you can finance it! And maybe finish payments by the time it fails just in time for a new model lol. They absolutely COULD make appliances last 10-20 years but they intentionally use parts and designs that will fail after warranty is over.
Honda cars used to be very reliable and trustworthy. They literally have been caught using thinner/worse metal in parts and dennying it. Their engines and transmissions are failing more often lately AND their price is HIGHER than before!!! Brands that are known for quality are now coasting so that their shareholders can make a quick profit.
Maybe its also the culture of always needing something new and companies realizing people don't care as much about quality. People want a new car every few years so why bother making a car that lasts 10 years? People want a new fridge with a screen so why bother making a compressor that lasts 20 years.
