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Researchers create programmable plastic that can self-destruct when triggered. (interestingengineering.com)
submitted 11 months ago by to c/futurology@futurology.today
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[–] 10 points 11 months ago (2 children)

The next wave of consumer goods planned obsolescence just dropped.

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  • [–] 6 points 11 months ago (1 child)

    you failed to keep your pacemaker subscription running, so we turned off your mitral valve.

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    • [–] 5 points 11 months ago (1 child)

    So... Incellophane? 🤣🤌🏼

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    • [–] 2 points 11 months ago

    People who plan obsolescence are losing it right now

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    [–] 2 points 11 months ago (4 children)

    would be nice if it talked more about being safe, non toxic, biodegradeable, etc.

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  • [–] 1 point 11 months ago (3 children)

    It did specify those traits are under testing now.

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  • [–] 1 point 11 months ago (2 children)

    yeah thats kinda the thing. its sorta a nothing burger till they have that stuff figured.

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