tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4530463554584181774.post4594684619413308138..comments2023-05-17T07:53:18.995-04:00Comments on Sycamore Three: Permanence In PlaceRobert Heidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07622336432907413984noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4530463554584181774.post-40756231999451650402015-03-26T23:05:03.637-04:002015-03-26T23:05:03.637-04:00One of the main problems, of course, is that perma...One of the main problems, of course, is that permanence is a terrible business model. If a (ahem) corporation developed a product that properly worked permanently, there would be no repeat customers. This must be avoided at all costs. "Planned obsolescence," and all that. <br /><br />Elsewhere, Bro. Wendell has written:<br /><br />Love the quick profit, the annual raise,<br />vacation with pay. Want more<br />of everything ready-made. Be afraid<br />to know your neighbors and to die.<br />And you will have a window in your head.<br />Not even your future will be a mystery<br />any more. Your mind will be punched in a card<br />and shut away in a little drawer.<br />When they want you to buy something<br />they will call you. When they want you<br />to die for profit they will let you know.Coffeetreenoreply@blogger.com