Paragraph 7 serves as the conclusion of the excerpt and summarizes the negative impact of planned obsolescence on consumers. It highlights how people are forced to keep buying new gadgets because they are designed to fail or become outdated quickly, leading to an endless cycle of consumption. This can be seen in the following two details from the excerpt:
1. "In a throwaway culture, people are programmed to want the latest version of everything, and they don’t mind tossing out perfectly good gadgets along the way."
2. "Manufacturers have planned for obsolescence in the design stage, using low-quality materials and creating products that can’t be easily repaired or upgraded."
Both of these details emphasize the negative consequences of planned obsolescence that are addressed in paragraph 7, making it a key part of the overall argument.
What is the role of paragraph 7 in “Excerpt from Gadgets: Built To Not Last”? Use two details from the excerpt to support your response.
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