I'm not quite a believer in planned obsolescence. However, I'm a believer in predictable obsolescence, where components predictably go bad at different speeds.
Software in cars or TVs/monitors? Predictable obsolescence.
Closed-source operating systems for computers or smartphones? Predictable obsolescence.
Floppy disks to update software on trains or planes? Predictable obsolescence.
Ethernet throughout a house? Predictable obsolescence.
Non-replaceable batteries? Predictable obsolescence.
Software in cars or TVs/monitors? Predictable obsolescence.
Closed-source operating systems for computers or smartphones? Predictable obsolescence.
Floppy disks to update software on trains or planes? Predictable obsolescence.
Ethernet throughout a house? Predictable obsolescence.
Non-replaceable batteries? Predictable obsolescence.
1