Longer-lasting light bulbs: it was complicated
Technology Connections · 9 HN recommendations
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Technology Connections examines why light bulbs have the lifespans they do, including the real history of the Phoebus cartel. He shows that bulb life trades off against brightness and efficiency rather than being simple planned obsolescence.
Why HN recommends it: HN's go-to link for correcting the lightbulb conspiracy myth, giving an engineer's view of the lifespan versus efficiency tradeoff.
“highly recommended if you want an engineers perspective, with no 'great conspiracy' hype.” Read on HN ↗