Add to everything the fallacy that is mass produced items quality. Quality which is good enough to survive an acceptable life cycle but not to last.

Good enough to save for the next mass produced low price item but not good enough to save for a table which will last 15 years or more.

The vicious cycle of limited warranty and short consumption lifespans. If it weren’t for the EU, and it’s compulsory minimum 2 years warranty, things would be even worse.

It’s a trap. An economically calculated trap. For profit.