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by Singletoned 1917 days ago
But that wouldn’t answer the question. Why is it not profitable to make good kettles?

Also, you’re wrong. The people designing these kettles aren’t doing so to make more money for their company. If anything you could say that capitalism optimises for job security. That’s why you don’t see new features on kettles, and why no one will make a left handed microwave. No one wants to take a risk