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Re:Dieter Rams designed products to last, is horrified how w... by JetSpiegel on Saturday April 06, 2019 @09:06PM (#19594105)
VLC still works...

As for the Toyotas, they can become the Ship of Theseus, they can live forever, as long as there is demand.

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Re:Dieter Rams designed products to last, is horrified how w... by beenBoutIT on Sunday April 07, 2019 @03:15PM (#19599205)
Someone needs to design a future-proof upgradable car. Get the design right the first time and then technology upgrades as science advances, but no planned obsolescence.
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Re:Dieter Rams designed products to last, is horrified how w... by Joakal on Sunday April 07, 2019 @06:25PM (#19600340)
There's two ways:

- 3D printing + open/royalty free

- Modular car, speaking to a car designer, they said it'll cost a lot, there's safety issues and laws (ie cage)

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