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I'm in a nasty frame of mind right now, and this is what my 'tism brain decided to laser focus on for several hours. I'm mad that my light bulbs cost 10x more than they used to, and don't last any longer, and my power bill is higher than ever.

Yeah yeah, I know, it's probably just capitalism shitting it up on purpose for profit. And bulb science is probably solid, I guess. I'm just pissed off that I just barely managed to scrape through this pay period with $2.78 left in the bank before I default on my mortgage.

Anyway, any lightbulb science comrades got any info?

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[โ€“] bluGill@kbin.social 4 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I've heard that story, but it doesn't fit the facts. Bulb life and efficiency is a compromise and no conspiracy is needed for manufactures to all settle on a similar optimal compromise. Long life bulbs existed back in the day, they were sometimes useful but mostly not worth it.

[โ€“] Moonguide@lemmy.ml 16 points 1 year ago

Also, that lightbulb that still shines today is kept on such a low output that it would not be useful for anyone.

[โ€“] Semi-Hemi-Demigod@kbin.social 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Technology Connections did a good video debunking the light bulb conspiracy myth: https://youtu.be/zb7Bs98KmnY?si=kuo40VBOPtMzokqZ

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