How Did TVs Get So Cheap?

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How Did TVs Get So Cheap?

You’ve probably seen this famous graph that breaks out various categories of inflation, showing labor-intensive services getting more expensive during the 21st century and manufactured goods getting less expensive.

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and yet again, little things add up to big things.

it never ceases to amaze. though, this is a technology focused discussion but i think there is a lot more context to the story. why do people want tvs in their own home? how is there so much content being produced for television? ads. ads. ads.

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2026

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You’ve probably seen this famous graph that breaks out various categories of inflation, showing labor-intensive services getting more expensive during the 21st century and manufactured goods getting less expensive.

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