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Breaking the Cycle: The High Cost of Staying Current

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  • equitableC1

    fair and impartial to all parties involved

    sprawiedliwy, słuszny

    "They argue that access to technology should be more equitable, ensuring that high-quality tools are not just reserved for the wealthy but are accessible to all sectors of society."

  • planned obsolescenceC1Expression

    the practice of designing products to break or become outdated quickly

    planowane postarzanie produktu

    "While manufacturers claim their products are durable, the reality of planned obsolescence tells a different story."

  • abundantC1

    existing or available in large quantities; plentiful

    obfity, liczny

    "While natural resources once seemed abundant, the planet cannot sustain everlasting growth based on excessive waste."

  • obsoleteC1

    no longer produced or used; out of date

    przestarzały, przebrzmiały

    "From smartphones to smart homes, the industry ensures that what was revolutionary yesterday feels obsolete today."

  • pull offC1Expression

    to succeed in achieving something difficult

    dokonać czegoś, osiągnąć coś

    "Yet, some innovators are trying to pull off a different strategy by creating modular hardware that lasts for decades."

  • pull ahead ofC1Expression

    to move in front of or become more successful than others

    wyprzedzić kogoś

    "To a large extent, our desire to pull ahead of our peers pushes us to upgrade constantly."

  • outgrowC1

    to leave behind a habit or need as one matures or changes

    wyrastać z czegoś

    "However, once the excitement of a new purchase fades, we often realize that we cannot outgrow our basic needs through consumption alone."

  • to a large extentB2Expression

    mainly or mostly; to a great degree

    w dużej mierze, w znacznym stopniu

    "To a large extent, our desire to pull ahead of our peers pushes us to upgrade constantly."

  • state-of-the-artB2

    incorporating the newest and most advanced features

    najnowocześniejszy

    "This pressure is driven by the rapid release of state-of-the-art technology that promises to change our lives."

  • make ends meetB2Expression

    to have enough money to pay for basic living expenses

    wiązać koniec z końcem

    "Many people today feel trapped on a financial hamster wheel, working tirelessly just to make ends meet while chasing the latest gadgets."

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