The End of Ownership
Summary
Hosts Matt, Noel, Ben, and Dylan explore the "end of ownership," analyzing how subscription models are replacing traditional consumer rights. They discuss the history of subscriptions, the rise of software-as-a-service, and corporate tactics like planned obsolescence that limit repair and true ownership. The episode critiques how companies prioritize predictable revenue over consumer safety, choice, and redress, warning of a future where users merely access goods rather than owning them.
Topics discussed
Intro and streaming subscription fatigue
The shift from ownership to access
Ad breaks and sponsorships
Consumer rights and corporate control
History of subscription models
Software as a Service and planned obsolescence
Ad breaks and sponsorships
Ad breaks and sponsorships
The 'You Will Own Nothing' dystopia
Subscription fatigue and market consolidation
Future predictions and listener engagement
Outro and final sponsorships
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