The Light Bulb Conspiracy

Unterrichtsbaustein: The Light Bulb Conspiracy

Discussing a film about planned obsolescence. Participants watch the Arte documentary “The Light Bulb Conspiracy” about planned and intentional obsolescence. They then single out the film’s key messages with the help of guiding questions, and discuss the relationship between planned obsolescence and economic growth. The document linked here is the instruction for the class.

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Original-URL: https://www.endlich-wachstum.de/kapitel/materials-in-english/methode/the-light-bulb-conspiracy/

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Sprache	Englisch

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