Do you feel like everything you buy is worse now than before? From low quality clothing and shoes to cheaply made electronics to flimsy furniture, it seems like you’re no longer getting your money’s worth. But is this just a perception, or is there really a trend of quality decline in the things we buy? In this video, we’ll examine the possible reasons behind this phenomenon. From cost cutting measures due to inflation to changes in consumer behavior, there’s a lot at play. Add the rise of fast fashion, disposable culture, the greenwashing of products, and planned obsolescence, and you’ll find that corporate greed is at the root of it all.