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The PROBLEM with Capitalism - Smarter Every Day 316 (www.youtube.com)
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Destin Sandlin examines the systemic engineering and economic hurdles involved in manufacturing a grill scrubber entirely in America. Through a deep dive into sourcing components like injection-molded knobs and specialized chain mail, the project highlights the complexities of maintaining domestic supply chains and preserving vital technical trade skills in a competitive global market.

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[–] [S] 18 points 3 months ago (11 children)

This is an overall look at macroeconomic influences and how greed/capitalism are affecting them.

From a solarpunk perspective, it makes sense to Buy it for life or buy local. This video documents the factors that make that harder and harder.

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  • [+] -10 points 3 months ago (10 children)

    Wouldn't it make more sense not to buy a grill scrubber in the first place? Sounds like a product in search of a problem.

    Had loads of BBQs over the years and not once seen something stuck to the grill in such a way that it needs to be scrubbed off.

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  • [–] 12 points 3 months ago* (5 children)

    Gross. Clean your grill, bro.

    I personally use a wooden one.

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  • [–] 1 point 3 months ago (4 children)

    Fire cleans all, the few bits that don't burn off don't require scrubbing, a gentle touch with absolutely anything would work. Like a stick.

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  • [–] 1 point 3 months ago (3 children)

    Enjoy your stomach cancer.

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  • [–] 1 point 3 months ago (2 children)

    Is there any evidence to support that it makes any difference? Have heard cooking food over a fire can in general, not aware of it depending on how you cleaned the grill half an hour before cooking on it.

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  • [–] 1 point 3 months ago (1 child)

    Don't know about evidence, but the residue on a dirty grill is deposited smoke and soot and charred/carbonized food remnants.

    It's like you put an air filter over a fire that filters out the carcinogens, and then started licking the carcinogen-filled side of the air filter.

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  • [–] 1 point 3 months ago

    I've never used nor know of anybody that scrubs a grill.. must be some tradition across the pond.

    I just toss the grill into the fire while adding more wood on top. Get it red hot, done.

    Meanwhile the ladies have cleaned and seasoned the chicken.

    Add a fridge full of Estrella Galicia, and it's a good evening.

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