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      9 months ago

      But also a fridge from the 70s leaked ozone killing gas, consumed more electricity and provided less even cooling than cheap modern fridges.

      Let’s not pretend the past was strictly better.

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      Plus it’s survivorship bias. All the stuff from the 70s that broke was replaced, so we’re left with the things that are more durable.

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      Shit was also a lot more expensive.

      The vast majority of Americans didn’t have a washing machine or a fridge in the 40’s.

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      Tv use to be furniture. It’s crazy.

      Cars weren’t we safe but they were more affordable and repairable.

      I won’t touch any of my modern cars but I work on my older cars call the time.