Engineering · 2nd Year · Design Application and Human Needs · 2.º Período
The Ethics of Product Lifecycles
A critical look at planned obsolescence, the right to repair, and the social responsibility of engineers in product design.
NCCA Curriculum SpecificationsNCCA JC Engineering LO 1.12NCCA JC Engineering LO 2.10
About This Topic
A critical look at planned obsolescence, the right to repair, and the social responsibility of engineers in product design.
Key Questions
- What happens to products at the end of their life?
- Is planned obsolescence ethical?
- How can engineers promote a circular economy?
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