I Hate Planned Obsolescence!
Isn't technology wonderful! It's definitely made our lives easier. I have no idea what I did before the microwave. Reheating food on the stove, so time-consuming! Technological advancements have really played well into my need for instant gratification. Here's a fill-in-the-blank quiz for you: I don't know how I ever got along without _______________. There is, however, one part of this whole technological revolution I really hate- planned obsolescence! In this throwaway society, it's become the norm. You don't like it, get rid of it and buy the next latest, greatest rendition- whether it's a car, a phone or a toaster. (Raise your hand if you even have a toaster. Now they're convection/toaster ovens. Very handy.) I have a 17" MacBook Pro. I've had it for 6 or 7 years now and I love it. It's still smarter than me. During my last visit to my friendly Apple store, they told me it's about at the end of its lifespan- it's ...